Virginia Sue Smith

Virginia Sue Smith was called home January 21, 2025. Sue was born on October 12, 1956, in Tom, Oklahoma, to Luther and Jean Matthews. She was preceded in death by her parents Luther and Jean Matthews, her sister Marilyn Vaden, and her husband Eric Smith. She is survived by her brother and sister-in-law Victor and Kim Matthews of Texarkana, Arkansas, her brother-in-law Larry Vaden of Texarkana, Arkansas.

Her children Mike and Alicia Smith of Simms, Texas, Stephanie and Kevin Short of Shreveport, LA, Erica and Joe Melton of Minden, LA. Seven grandchildren Chesney and Raymond Swalley of Sulfer, LA, Mac Gray of Minden, LA, Taylor Reno of Minden, LA, Katherine and Troy West of Minden, LA, Allison Coe of Ringold, LA, Madeline Coe of Ringgold, LA, Caelynn Smith of Simms, Texas.

Five great-grandchildren: Leighton Reno of Minden, LA, Parker & Peyton Swalley of Sulfer, LA, Silas Boltenhouse of Minden, LA, and Riley West of Minden, LA. Three very dear friends that she shared a lifetime of memories with: Dru Brown, Barbra Dean, and Jim Cass. Mrs. Smith also had two nieces and two nephews and many other relatives and friends that she loved dearly.

Sue never met an animal that she didn’t like and was known to adopt strays, the two- and four-legged variety. She spent her life taking care of others. Her favorite saying was, “If you leave here hungry it’s your fault.”

The 23rd Psalm: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.