Sandra Smith Obituary

Age - 67

September 12, 2023

Martinsville, IN

Sandra Kay Smith, lovingly known as "Kay", age 67 of Martinsville, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, September 10th, 2023, at 3:33 pm after bravely battling failing health for the past several months. She was surrounded by loved ones at the I. U. Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis as she departed her earthly life. Kay's life began in Rusk, Texas, on Monday, May 7th, 1956. She was one of four children born to the late James Robert and Syble Marie (Dossett) Dodson. In 1963, Kay and her family moved to Morgan County, Indiana, from Texas, where she lived for the following sixty years. She graduated from Martinsville High School with the class of 1974 and was married shortly thereafter to the love of her life, William Grant "Bill" Smith Jr. , on October 25th, 1974, in Indianapolis. She and Bill lived a short time in Colorado during his enlistment in the U. S. Military, where Kay attended seminary school and earned an associate degree in theology. Upon returning to Indiana, she began serving the Lord as an Evangelist, traveling to various states. In the mid 1980's, she co-founded the Full Gospel Missionaries Church in Indianapolis and began a 20+ year ministry, retiring in 2006. In addition to being a pastor and evangelist, Kay was also a gift vocalist and guitar player. Her voice was extraordinary and even granted her the opportunity to sing back-up for Loretta Lynn at a young age. In addition to ministry, singing and playing guitar, Kay also enjoyed flower gardening and most importantly, she cherished every second spent with her grandchildren. She also thoroughly enjoyed attending Gateway Tabernacle in Martinsville, where she was currently a devoted and active member. Kay's life will be celebrated in spirit through cherished memories, legacies, lessons and values she left behind. She is survived by her husband of nearly 49 years, Bill Smith of Martinsville; son, Ryan Michael (wife, Emily) Smith of Mooresville, IN; daughter, Brandi (husband, Eric) Levin of Mooresville, IN; three beloved grandchildren, Nolan Levin, and Hunter and Kaylee Smith; two brothers, James Robert and Michael Dodson and a sister, Susan Dodson. Family and friends are invited to visit on Wednesday, September 13th, 2023, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm and from 10:00 am - 11:00 am on Thursday at Neal & Summers Funeral and Cremation Center in Martinsville. A service celebrating Kay's life will be on Thursday, September 14th, 2023, beginning at 11:00 am at the funeral home and she will be laid to rest following the service in Mt. Olive Fairview Cemetery in Martinsville. Contributions may be made in Kay's memory to the Gateway Tabernacle Church, 809 S. Lincoln St. , Martinsville, IN, 46151, in lieu of flowers. Condolences and memories are encouraged to be shared with the family online at www. nealandsummers. com

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