Sandra Lois Smith Wadsworth

Sandra Lois (Smith) Wadsworth, age 74, of Fort Worth, TX left this earth and was called home on Monday January 31, 2022 surrounded by her family. She was born April 15, 1947, in Hernando, MS. The daughter of Ernest Lee Smith and Nell Teletha (Brown) Smith. Sandy graduated from Oakland High School , Class of 1965. In her high school years she was a cheerleader, played on the basketball team and member of the chorus club. Sandy was well loved by all her many friends growing up. She had many achievements and awards. Including Miss Farm Bureau of Yalobusha County, Homecoming Queen and voted class favorite. Following graduation, she attended Northwest Mississippi Community College earning an Associates Degree in Business. While in college she was a member of the Rangerette Dance Team. After college Sandy moved to Vicksburg, MS, where she began her career in banking. Then moved to Atlanta, TX and briefly lived in Galveston, TX before settling in the Fort Worth, TX area in 1985. She worked in banking for 43 years before retiring in 2010. Among holding down several other side jobs through the years. She met her husband Carl Love Wadsworth (as we all know as Butch) in Atlanta, TX and married October 10, 1981. They would have been married 41 years this year. She was preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Nell Smith, grandparents James and Effie Smith, E.L. and Agnes Brown, niece Amanda Abel and brother in law David Bailey. Sandy is survived by her husband Carl Love Wadsworth- Fort Worth, TX; son Jeffery Wayne Van Cleave and wife Debbie- Mansfield, TX; daughter Angelia Denise Green and husband Todd-Keller, TX; Kelly Alicia Wadsworth - Texas City, TX; 6 grandchildren Matthew Van Cleave, Jacob Van Cleave, Jordon Green (Marlena), Ethan Green, Savannah Green, Kameron Wadsworth; and 2 great grandchildren Zaidrian and Zariah; brother Ronald (Ronnie) Smith and wife Marie- Southaven, MS; sister Linda Bailey Cleveland, MS. And many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Her joy for life and indomitable spirit kept her pushing through the pain. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Sandy was a woman of many passions including dancing, singing, playing the piano, crafting, gardening, shopping and anything that involved her grandchildren. Sandy was a fighter and ran a long race, as she recently said while in the hospital “I’m a fighter, I’m a Hornet!” (Oakland school mascot). No matter how sick she was, her determination to get better never wavered and her faith, hope and positivity never weakened through all that she endured. Through her, we know what resilience and perseverance truly look like. There was no quit in Sandy, she just got tired but never lost her fight. She always provided love and support for her family and loved them unconditionally. She will be dearly missed by all her loved ones and friends, especially her husband Carl, son Jeff, daughter Denise and all her grandkids who adored and loved her with all their hearts. We know we can’t have you back but we’re happy and are at peace knowing that you are a believer in Christ and that the angels have come to take you home to live with your Lord and Savior and begin your heavenly life. It has never been good-bye but I'll see you later to a beautiful, wonderful and amazing wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Acknowledgements: The family sincerely expresses with deep appreciation the many acts of kindness, love, concern and condolences shown to them during this time of loss. May God bless you and keep you! Love- Carl, Jeff, Denise and family A private viewing will be Sunday February 6, 2022 from 2-4 for the family at Lucas Funeral Home 1321 Precinct Line Rd. Hurst, TX 76053. The Funeral Service will be held on Monday February 7, 2022 at Harwood Terrace Baptist Church 3420 Brown Trail, Bedford, TX 76021. There will be a viewing from 1-2 pm and service at 2:00pm Final Resting Place Oakland Cemetery-Holly Street, Oakland, Mississippi Friday February 11, 2022 at 1:00pm