Beloved Goldthwaite Resident Sue Ann Smith Passes Away at 81

Longtime Landmark Title Company employee and devoted community member remembered for her faith, family, and service

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Sue Ann (Slaughter) Smith, a lifelong resident of Goldthwaite, Texas, passed away on February 25, 2026 at the age of 81. She was remembered as a beloved Christian, devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who dedicated her life to her faith and family.

Why it matters

Sue Ann Smith's passing marks the loss of a pillar of the Goldthwaite community, where she lived for over 50 years and was known for her kindness, patience, and servant's heart. Her life of faith and service to others serves as an inspiration to the community she leaves behind.

The details

Sue Ann Smith was born in San Angelo, Texas in 1944 and later graduated from Texas Tech University. She moved to Quannah, where she met and married her husband Steve Smith in 1968. Together they raised three children - Doug, Deena, and Dennis. For the last 30 years, Sue Ann worked at Landmark Title Company of Clovis, New Mexico, and was an active member of the Courthouse Quilters in Goldthwaite.

  • Sue Ann Smith passed away on February 25, 2026.
  • A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00 am at Stacy-Wilkins Chapel in Goldthwaite, Texas.
  • Visitation will be held prior to the memorial starting at 9:30 am on March 14, 2026 at Stacy-Wilkins Funeral Home.

The players

Sue Ann (Slaughter) Smith

A beloved Christian, devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who dedicated her life to her faith and family.

Steve Smith

Sue Ann's husband of 57 years.

Doug, Deena, and Dennis

Sue Ann and Steve's three children.

Landmark Title Company of Clovis, New Mexico

The company where Sue Ann worked for the last 30 years of her life.

Courthouse Quilters

The quilting group in Goldthwaite that Sue Ann was an active member of.

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The takeaway

Sue Ann Smith's passing is a profound loss for the Goldthwaite community, where she was known for her unwavering Christian faith, devotion to her family, and lifetime of service to others. Her example of kindness, patience, and selflessness will continue to inspire all those whose lives she touched.