Alma Racine Smith of Texarkana, Texas

March 28, 1937 – May 25, 2026

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Alma Racine Smith, age 89, of Texarkana, Texas, died Monday May 25, 2026 in a local nursing center.

Mrs. Smith was born March 28, 1937 in Fouke, Arkansas. She was retired from Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant and was a member of Eylau Baptist Church.

She loved to knit, crochet, tole paint and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Benton Smith, by one son, James Dwayne Smith, brothers J.C. Edwards, Orace Edwards, Bill Edwards, and sisters Nona Seward, and Margaret Duke.

Survivors include her children, LaDonna Goodwin and spouse Jerry of Campbell, Texas, Kathy Jeter and spouse Robert of Texarkana, Arkansas and Carolyn Johnson of Nash, Texas; one sister, Sue Tyler of Texarkana, Arkansas; two brothers, Ken Edwards and spouse Margie of Buda, Texas, Cecil Edwards and spouse Kay of Kaufman, Texas; seven grandchildren, Misty Gallo and spouse Justin, Jared Goodwin and spouse Mallory, Stephanie Ramirez and spouse Joaquin, Jonathan Jones, Christopher Ray and spouse Mike, Adrian Riera and spouse Sal and Garrett Johnson; seven great grandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Texarkana Funeral Home, Texas Chapel with Rev. Todd Reed officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-3 prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to Juvenile Diabetes Association, Alzheimer’s Association or to a charity of choice

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Rita Martinez wrote on May 29, 2026

It was a pleasure to have known Racine🩷

Kimela Newsome wrote on May 28, 2026

I’m so very sorry for the loss of your mom sending prayers to the family this is a condolences also also. RipMiss Smith!

Leslie Hicks wrote on May 28, 2026

God bless you guys, I am thinking of ya’ll. Much Love for ya’ll Leslie

Mary Holt wrote on May 28, 2026

To the family of Ms. Alma, I am so very sorry for your loss. I am Geraldine Badgett’s sister Mary. Geraldine and the rest of our family send condolences to the family. May God comfort you all and give you peace and strength as you face your loss.

Mary Steele Venable wrote on May 28, 2026

I am sorry for your loss, I knew her when I was growing up. We were all neighbors on the same street. Prayers for all the family.

Pamelia Dawson wrote on May 28, 2026

Carolyn – I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother. I know how much you cared for her. I will be praying for you and your family. May you find peace in knowing that she was a precious lady and she loved you very much. God Bless you and your family during the loss of your precious Mother. Pam Dawson

Rita Martinez wrote on May 27, 2026

LaDonna, it is hard to lose a mother, but she continues to live on through you. Praying for you and your sisters. For peace and comfort and understanding. It was a pleasure knowing Racine🩷

Lanita Bradshaw wrote on May 26, 2026

Carolyn I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother,but she will be waiting for you on the other side.god bless you and Michelle love to you

Suzie Tyler wrote on May 26, 2026

I’m gonna miss you Sis. I will always be grateful to you and James for introducing me to the love of my life in 1958 and for always taking care of me and spoiling me a little! Enter into your rest of peace with JB!

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