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Pauline Mitchell Keeton Smith
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Pauline Mitchell Keeton Pauline Mitchell Keeton Smith passed away in
Dallas, Texas, on June 2, 2011, at the age of 103. She was born in
Bonham, Texas, on December 17, 1907, to Annie Elizabeth Mitchell Keeton
and William Fount Keeton. She graduated from Bonham High School as its
Salutatorian in 1924 and received her BA degree Cum Laude from The
University of Texas in 1928. She taught Spanish and English in the
public schools of Texas, including ones in Floydada, McAllen, Denison,
Temple and Carrollton-Farmers Branch, for 22 years before taking early
retirement in 1964. At the First Presbyterian Church in Bonham, Texas,
on September 6, 1935, Pauline married fellow educator,
Newman Smith. They were married for 58
years until he preceded her in death in 1994. The Pauline Keeton Smith
Performing Arts Theatre at Newman Smith High School in Carrollton was
named in her honor. Pauline and Newman were active members of Covenant
Presbyterian Church, now Faith United Presbyterian Church, where both
served as an elder. She was also active in women's work at Covenant.
After their retirement they traveled extensively throughout the world.
In addition to her husband, Pauline was preceded in death by her parents
and three sisters, Annie Mae Etter, Sondheim Webb and Mary Alice Lively.
She is survived by her daughter Linda Smith Howell and husband Harold of
Colleyville; her son Newman Smith, Jr. and wife Diane of Scottsdale, AZ;
her granddaughter Beth Semadeni and husband Ray of Southlake; her
grandson Bill Howell and wife Kristen of Dallas; her great-grandchildren
Allison, Caroline and Will Semadeni and Katherine and Libby Howell; and
numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will be at Restland Cemetery
Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. Garden of Mt. Vernon. A Memorial
service celebrating Pauline's life will be held at Faith United
Presbyterian Church (Formerly Ridgeview), 12717 Marsh Lane, Dallas, TX
75234 Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to Faith United Presbyterian Church. |
The Dallas Morning News - June 5, 2001
Submitted by Edward Lynn
Williams |
SMITH
AULINE KEETON - DECEMBER 17, 1907 - JUNE 2, 2011
EDGAR NEWAN - NOVEMBER 16, 1907 - APRIL 16, 1994
Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
Photos by Marc & Donna
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