Sarah L Smart

Obituary For Sarah L Smart

Sarah Lee Smart also known as “Tip” to her family and friends, was born August 15, 1950, in Attala County, MS to the late Lillie and Lindburg Clay. She was the eldest of 10 children whom she loved and protected like her own. Sarah received her education at Attala and Madison County School Districts. Sarah married the late John Lewis Mabry. Years later Sarah met and married the love of her life, John Henry Smart, Sr.

Sarah's life took a different turn when she began to study the bible with Jehovah's Witnesses. Taking advantage of this bible education program, lead her to dedicate her life to Jehovah and symbolize this dedication by water baptism as one of Jehovah's Witnesses on September 16, 1976. She faithfully attended her Christian meetings at the Lexington Congregation until her health faltered.

Sarah was a loving mother, caring grandmother and an admiral friend to many. She was always the center of attention. She would often reminisce about her youth recalling fond memories and adventures with her family and friends. Sarah was a pillar of the Goodman Community. She never met a stranger. Her personal interests included spending time with family and friends, traveling, gardening, watching television, and pioneering.

Sarah was preceded in death by her husband: John Henry Smart, Sr.; her parents: Lillie and Lindburg Clay; her daughter: Annie Jean Mabry; her brother: Jimmie Clay; her cat/son: Bo Smart.

Sarah leaves her precious memories to be cherished by her seven daughters: Pearl Mabry, Carol Mabry, Shryl (Terrance) Leonard, Jennifer Mabry, Felisha (Elisha) Fletcher, Stacey Mabry, and Joni Smart; her three sons: Ricky (Keisha) Mabry, Toni Smart, and Justin Smart; her four stepsons: John Smart, Jr. Ozell (Ernestine) Landfair, Sr., Mack (Elaine) Smart, and Bobby Smart; 31 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.

Sarah is also survived by her loving siblings; 4 sisters: Linda Mitchell, Betty Hurt, Diana Wilson, and Edna (Master) Steverson; four brothers: Jessie Clay, Johnny Clay, Jerry (Grace) Clay, and Robert Clay; 1 uncle: Wade (Lula) Clay; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and spiritual family.

PLACE OF SERVICE: Kingdom Hall, Lexington, MS

DATE OF SERVICE: Saturday 07/01/2023 at 1:00 p.m.

INTERMENT: New Banyon Cemetery, Goodman, MS