March 25, 1927 - October 22, 2020
Hester ''Lucille'' Smart passed away, Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the age of 93. Lucille was born Wednesday, March 25, 1927 in Holly Grove, Arkansas to Falba Love Gober Turner and Arvie Lee Turner, Sr. who precedes her in death.
Lucille graduated from high school in Holly Grove and lived the rest of her life primarily in West Helena on Baldwin Street where her children grew up. She was a bookkeeper, retiring from the Helena School District food service program. Lucille was a faithful member of the West Helena United Methodist Church.
Besides her parents, Lucille was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, J. W. ''Pete'' Smart; her brother, Arvie Lee Turner, Jr.; her oldest son, Robert; her daughter, Patsy; and a great granddaughter, Sarah James Warren.
Lucille is survived by her son Larry and wife Lou Smart of West Helena. Grandchildren Terri Baker (David) of Benton; Jay Cox (Leah) of Newport; Christian Johnson (Jason) of Biloxi; Ashley Warren (James) of Wooster; and Bill Sutterfield of Park City, Utah; Kelli Sampson (James) of Natchitoches, La.; and Tommy Sutterfield (Eugenia) of Paragould as well as 23 Great Grandchildren and 2 Great-Great grandchildren.
Services will be held at the United Methodist Church in West Helena on Monday, October 26, 2020 at 11am. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 6 till 8 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home West Helena.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the West Helena Methodist Church.
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26 Condolence(s)
Rev. Melissa Maskell
Monday, February 22, 2021
Our condolences to the family of Ms. Lucille. I always loved and enjoyed my visits with Ms. Lucille and she was truly an amazing woman. She had no problem speaking her mind on any issue but she did so with love. She cared deeply for her church and family. I know that her last years with her son were some of her best years as she aged beyond staying in her home alone and I know that this was a treasured time for all. Please know you have always been in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless each day you have as a family.
Glad Darnell Alexander
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Personally, sad to learn of Lucille's death. Lucille and the Smarts were in my life for many, many years growing up and even afterwards. Lucille would be the one to call me and let me know things about my parents' well-being that I wasn't around to see for myself. The love and mutual respect between our families was ongoing for many years.
Lucille was a wonderful woman of faith, I know you are comforted knowing she is now in her heavenly home.
God bless all her family, she left a long, wonderful legacy.
Penelope Culver
Saturday, November 14, 2020
I remember Lucille with fonfness, and am so sorry to learn of her death.
Janie scaife
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
So sorry for your loss.
Mary Hamilton
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Sorry for the loss to her family and prayers for all
faye wallace
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
so sorry to hear about Lucille . did not know or would have attended her funeral .prayers for your family she was a special lady .
Gayle & Kenny Keirsey
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Larry, we are so sorry for the loss of your precious mother. We only heard of her passing today. May the Lord give you and your family strength, and comfort during this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Gayle and Kenny
Paul & Camille Schafer
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers!
Howard and Evelyn Griffin
Monday, October 26, 2020
Larry and Lou we are so sorry to hear of Lucille's passing. She was a very fine lady and know she will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eugenia Jones Newsom
Monday, October 26, 2020
Larry & family:
My mom ( Marie Cross Jones) and I
are very sorry to hear of the passing of your mother.
She has been a family friend for many years and was such a sweet lady.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during such a difficult time.
Stephanie Maxwell Sandifer
Monday, October 26, 2020
Larry, Lou and Family, So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
Cathy Johnston
Monday, October 26, 2020
Larry and Lou
I am sorry to hear of Mrs. Smart’s passing. Praying for peace and comfort during this time
Robert & Anita Williams
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Smart Family ,
We are so sorry to hear of Lucille passing . She was a wonderful lady . We have missed spending time with Pete and Lucille . thoughts and prayers are with all family .
God bless you .
Jessi Gray
Sunday, October 25, 2020
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.
Sarah Whitworth
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Lou, Larry and family. May you find comfort in the thoughts and memories of Mrs. Smart. I know that she will be missed by Thomasine and all of your family. God Bless You.
Loyce Corbitt
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Larry and Lou. we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family.
Loyce Summerhill Corbitt
Peggy Summerhill Henson
mike cantwell
Sunday, October 25, 2020
ioved and missed
Clara McClure Williamson
Sunday, October 25, 2020
Larry & family so very sorry about your Mom. I remember her working at school & her kind nature. May God comfort you at this sad time.
Ann Lee
Sunday, October 25, 2020
So sorry for your loss
Clifford and Dianne Craig
Saturday, October 24, 2020
My family grew up in the West Helena Methodist Church with the Smart Family. My parents Charles and Margie Thompson were involved with Mr. and Mrs. Smart in many church activities. Mrs. Smart was such a sweet lady and will be missed by lots of family and friends. Prayers for her family.
Bill and Ann Billingsley
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Larry and Lou, so sorry for your loss! It is so hard on families these days to lose a loved one! Praying for peace and safety for you and your family!
Charles & Janet Wright
Saturday, October 24, 2020
The Smart were our neighbors for 30 + years, what wonderful neighbors & friends we were.
Carrie Maxey-Bobo
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Resting in Heaven together Mrs. Lucille and her husband were my patients at Helena Hospital.
Nancy Curtright
Saturday, October 24, 2020
So sorry I can’t be there Monday. I’m having cataract surgery Monday. Will miss Lucille. Love her and yall
Kim Layton
Saturday, October 24, 2020
Larry, Lou & family
I was very sorry to hear of Lucille's passing. I know my mom will miss her dearly. Thoughts and prayers for everyone.
Kim & family
Valerie Wilkinson McMickle
Saturday, October 24, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about your mother Larry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.