Pamela "Pam"

Kay Smith

Pamela "Pam" Kay Bryant Smith, 72, longtime resident of Sweetwater, passed away Easter Sunday, April 5,2026 at Hendrick Medical Center in Abilene. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday April 9, 2026, at Bethel Assembly of Sweetwater with pastor Carter Edmondson officiating. Interment will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery under the direction of McCoy Funeral Home. There will be a visitation Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Funeral Home

Pam was born on August 23, 1953 in Longview, TX to Lester and Maxine (Nixon) Cheney she graduated from Amarillo Tascosa in 1972. She received a Bachelor of Science in home economics in 1976 from Texas Tech University in Lubbock. She married Lindley " Skeet" Smith November 25, 1976, in Colorado City.

Pam was baptized in 1976, but in 2000 recommitted her life to Jesus and deepening her relationship with him. Her decision to for fervently chase a personal relationship with Christ tackled through aspects of the rest of her life. Pam attended Bethel Assembly of Sweetwater for more than a decade, she found true friendships and community there and enjoyed serving where she could. She loved worshipping with her family on Sunday mornings, she valued her personal relationship with her Lord and savior above all else.

Pam had a passion for working with small children. Her huge heart and gentle spirit served her well and her 20 plus years working as a service coordinator for Little Lives Early Childhood Intervention (EIC). Pam's work took her 23 counties across West, TX where she assisted children with their developmental skills, supporting, mentoring and loving on families in a way that only she could. She worked with families in difficult situations and circumstances, listening and loving, sharing truth and guidance in a way a family could see Jesus without judgment or condemnation.

Pam was an exceptional cook and an avid gardener. She loved the outdoors and spent many hours basking in the day the Lord had made, working in her yard or tending to her beloved chickens. Her buttermilk pies were widely regarded as a second to none.

As a young girl, Pam decided she wanted to be a great mother, and at this she excelled. Parenting through the lens of Jesus Christ, she had a soft way of teaching hard truths. Chauffeur, seamstress, tutor, nutritionist, housekeeper, personal trainer, cheerleader and a therapist she was a mother in every sense of the word. She taught her children to love fiercely and sacrificially always ushering them towards Jesus. She loved her family without conditions, generously and unforgettably.

Pam leaves behind a legacy of love, simple pleasures, generosity and most of all faith.

She is survived by her husband Skeet Smith of Sweetwater, her daughter Ann Duke and husband Bob of Marlin ,her daughter Wendy Smith and Tim Thorson of Bedford, her daughter Linda Stark of Georgetown, her daughter Harmony Smith of Sweetwater, son Marty Smith and wife Lauren of Corpus Christi her son Tyler Smith and wife Kayli of Abilene, grandchildren Paul Jackson, Caleb Hatfield, Cody Young, Taiden Smith, Kyrsten Smith, Elijah Browning, Hannah Young, Brody Smith, Brittany Baird , Mackenzie Smith, Lucas Smith, Ollie Smith, Oaklynn Smith, and baby boy Smith due in September, great grandchildren Noelle Young with a new baby boy due soon. Sister Brenda Rhode of Aubrey, brother Randall Bryant of Holly Springs NC brother-in-law Allen Smith, sisters in law Annette Privett and Pete of Carlton, Beth Cade and husband Trey of China Springs, and numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces great nephews.

Pam was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather Bill Kolius, and sister-in-law Karen Whittaker.

Pallbearers will be her grandsons Caleb Hatfield, Cody Young, Taiden Smith, Elijah Browning, Brody Smith, and Lucas Smith. Honorary pallbearer is Paul Jackson.

Accepting donations to Little Lives Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) in honor of Pam Smith.  Pam lovingly worked for ECI for over 20 years.  ECI works with children with special needs and their families to help children learn and grow.  Checks made out to West Texas Center  Mail to: West Texas Centers  Little Lives ECI

1104 Henderson Street Sweetwater, Texas 79556

(325)-236-6821 Contact- Christie Shaw  https://www.facebook.com/LittleLivesECI/

West Texas Centers is a registered 501c3 organization.

Online condolences may be made at mccoyfh.com