Winnie Charlene Smith-Friar

Winnie Charlene (Henderson) Smith-Friar was born December 17, 1928 in Pledger, Texas to parents, Charles Wesley Henderson and Erma Aline Dunn Henderson. She passed away August 20, 2024 in Porter, Texas at the age of 95.

Winnie was deeply committed to her faith and cherished attending church. In her earlier years, she enjoyed sewing and bowling, but her greatest passion was for the outdoors, particularly fishing. The love for her family was central to her life, and she found immense joy in raising her three children, doting on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by everyone that knew and loved her. 

Winnie was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Wesley and Erma Aline Henderson; beloved husband, Elmo Smith; son, Charles Smith; grandson, Baby Charles; daughter, Teresa Colvin; son-in-law, Billy Colvin; 2nd husband, Joe Friar; brothers, William Henderson, Morgan Henderson, and D-Boy Henderson; sister, Alice Brownshield. 

She is survived by her son, Wayne Smith and wife Meredith; grandchildren, Kelly Joe Smith and wife Jennifer, Sara Smith Alonso, Kalor Smith and wife Kristen; great-grandchildren, Kaylen Smith, Kelsi Alonso, and Koltin Alonso. 

Visitation will be in the Pace-Stancil Chapel on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 12-2pm. Funeral Service will begin at 2pm with Pastor Tim Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the White Oak Cemetery in Porter, Texas. Pallbearers for the service will be, Koltin Alonso, Kalor Smith, Kelly Joe Smith, Justin Sutherland, Russell Henderson, and Scott Stone. Honorary Pallbearers will be David Henderson and Victor Carriveau.