Catherine Maudine Smart passed away peacefully leaving this earth behind to be with her Lord in heaven at the age of 83 on March 7, 2025, in Leon Springs, Texas. Born on December 3, 1941, in Camp Wood, Texas. She lived a life devoted to Jesus Christ her Lord and Savior, family, friends, and service to others.

Catherine was a woman of unwavering faith who dedicated her life to her church, family, and community. She possessed a beautiful singing voice, always singing scripture songs and hymns that uplifted those around her. She provided wisdom and knowledge in leading bible studies, mentoring young women providing comfort and encouragement. Her deep belief in the power of prayer and her steadfast faith in Jesus Christ were the foundation of her life.

She shared a loving marriage of 47 years with her late husband, Ivan "Bruzz" Smart, who went to see the Lord in 2005. Together, they raised their children with strong Christian values and an enduring love for family. Catherine never missed an opportunity to support her children's endeavors, attending every football game, basketball game, track meet, and tennis tournament - no matter how far the journey took her across the state of Texas.

An avid tennis player, Catherine, competed alongside Bruzz in mixed doubles tournaments throughout the state for many years. She also enjoyed playing bridge, hearts, and dominoes with friends and family.

Catherine is survived by her children: Tammy Kay Smart Mey of Kerrville, TX; JoBeth Smart Simpson and husband Jeff Simpson of Boerne, TX; and Steven Guthrie Smart and wife Shelly Smart of Magnolia, TX. She was a cherished grandmother to Catherine Kling and husband Robbie Kling of Kerrville, TX; Deborah Mey of San Antonio, TX; Amy Arnold of Kerrville TX; Rebekah Haynes and husband Michael Haynes of Kerrville, TX; Rachel Quillen of Fredericksburg, TX; Clayton Brice Smart and wife Allison Smart of Cypress, TX; Zachary Simpson and wife Kayla Simpson of Leon Springs, TX; Collin Smart and wife Kelsey Smart of Lubbock, TX; and Kyle Simpson of Boerne, TX. She was blessed with six great-grandchildren: Wyatt & June Arnold, Asher & Joshua Haynes, Mason Kling, and Emma Kay Smart. Catherine is also survived by her sister Barbara Lynn and husband Earl Lynn, sister-in-law Edwina Conaway and numerous wonderful nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Bruzz, parents Brogan and Neta Guthrie, brother-in-law Dennis Conaway and sister-in-law Samye Kay Smart.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Grimes Funeral Chapels, located at 728 Jefferson St., Kerrville, TX 78028. Following the service, the family will host lunch at Acapulco Restaurant to celebrate Catherine's life and share cherished memories.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

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