Polly Sue Killion Smith

Polly Sue Killion Smith, of Lindale passed away on February 19th, 2017. Polly was born on September 12th, 1939 to Walter Ferrell Killion and Pauline Bane Killion, in Starrville, Texas. Polly graduated from Winona High School in 1957. She then attended and graduated with a Bachelor’s of Arts in Home Economics from North Texas College (currently, North Texas State University), in Denton, Texas. Polly was the first person in her family to obtain a college degree. Upon graduation, Polly’s parents gave her a red 1961 MG, in which she zipped around East Texas, as a young single teacher at Winona High School. It was around that time that her brother, Buddy Killion, introduced her to Wright Smith. Wright and Buddy worked together as pharmacists in Tyler. Wright and Polly were married on November 23rd, 1961. In 1962, they moved to Lindale, Texas, and opened Lindale Pharmacy (later renamed Smith’s), and had their first daughter, Kimberly. Polly and Wright were co-owners of Smith’s Pharmacy for 30 years. During that time, they extended their business by opening stores in Van and Mineola, Texas. Together, they shared the demands of business ownership along with those of a growing family. In 1965, they had their second daughter, Pheobe, and in 1968, their last daughter, Kathryn. Polly and Wright raised their daughters in the drug stores, it was pretty common to see a playpen in the store, or a little later, to find one of their daughters zooming around the store on pedal cars. Polly loved being from East Texas and she loved the community that opened their hearts to her in Lindale. Polly was involved in many community activities. She was a founding member and past president of the Lindale Garden Club. She was a charter member and president of the Lindale Chamber of Commerce. She joined the Lindale First United Methodist Church in 1962 and also served on the board of directors. In 1988, Polly was awarded the ABWA Lake Country Charter Chapter Lindale Business Women of the year. She was also awarded the Lindale Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Leadership Award, 1988-1991. In 1990 she was awarded the Lindale Chamber of Commerce Presidential Award. In 2001, Polly was presented with the Chamber of Commerce Business Woman of the Year. In 2013, Polly was given special recognition by, the Lindale Garden Club, as a founding member and for her 48 years of contributions. Polly was recognized as a Daughter of the Republic of Texas in 2015. In 2016, Polly Sue Killion Smith was recognized as a Daughter of the American Revolution. Polly was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Wright Smith. Polly will always be remembered for her love and devotion to her family, her joy, her beautiful smile, and infectious laughter. Polly Killion Smith is survived by her daughter Kimberly Smith Hollifield and her husband Joey Hollifield, daughter Pheobe Smith and her partner Karen Schneider, and her daughter Kathryn Barnes and longtime boyfriend Doug Slauson and her grandsons: Luke Hollifield, Caleb Hollifield, and Silas Barnes. Polly’s family would like to extend a special thank you to her caregivers: Xousia, Dorothy, Echo, and Iris. These women provided love, care, and support for Polly during the past four years. Her family is deeply grateful for their efforts and love. Family will receive friends from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Friday, February 24th, 2017 at Caudle-Rutledge-Daugherty Funeral Home, 206 W. South Street, Lindale, Texas 75771. Services will be at the First United Methodist Church in Lindale, Texas on Saturday, February 25th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. The Church is located at 402 W. Hubbard Street, Lindale, Texas 75771. Pallbearers are: Luke Hollifield, Caleb Hollifield, Silas Barnes, Joey Hollifield, Walter Ferrell Killion, III and Jerry Sherill. Honorary pallbearers are Jerry Presswood, Edward Killion, and Walter Ferrell Killion, Jr. Memorials may be made to the Wee Care Building Fund at the First United Methodist Church in Lindale, Texas or the Lilly Russell Memorial Library of Lindale, Texas.

Polly Sue Killion Smith

September 12, 1939 - February 19, 2017