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Sheila Robinson Smith, lovingly known as "Gammie," age 72, passed away on July 21, 2026. She was born on March 22, 1954, in Bastrop, Louisiana, to James W. Robinson and Aileen Hay Robinson.

Sheila grew up in Bastrop and graduated from Bastrop High School. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and built a career at Entergy, from which she retired. More than any professional accomplishment, she took her greatest pride in her son and daughter and the wonderful families they built.

Sheila shared forty-eight years of marriage with her husband, Perry, in a love story that seemed written in the stars. Perry may be a stubborn man, but he made certain his baby wanted for nothing. Their love was steady, devoted, and uniquely their own, the kind of love story even The Notebook could not compare to. Because of Perry's unwavering care, Sheila was able to remain at home, where she wanted to be, for as long as possible. He cared for her faithfully and stood by her side through every stage of her journey. They faithfully attended and served at Douglas Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church of Beaumont together.

The matriarch of her family, Sheila had an incredible way of making everyone she met feel warm and welcome. She loved to smile and laugh, and she brought fun wherever she went. Sheila was effortlessly cool and loved science-fiction and action movies. Her taste in music was just as eclectic as the shows and movies she enjoyed, and you never quite knew what she might be watching or listening to next.

She had a gift for decorating and was known for transforming a room around a new theme. She would even change the color of the walls to match. She loved her sweet treats, popcorn, and Coke, and everyone knew to keep Coca-Cola on hand for her. In the kitchen, she was famous for her pound cake, popcorn balls, gumbo, peanut brittle, and pralines.

Sheila loved her children beyond measure. She once told her son and daughter, "I love you more than all the atoms," a uniquely Sheila way of describing a love too vast to count. She will be missed most for the love, laughter, fun, and warmth she brought to her family and friends

Sheila is survived by her husband of forty-eight years, Perry C. Smith Jr.; son, Perry C. Smith III, and his wife, Sarah Ann Smith; daughter, Kiani Aileen Lewis, and her husband, Jared K. Lewis; five wonderful grandchildren, Kadence A. Spears, Fallon Y. Smith, Taylor K. Lewis, Skylar M. Lewis, and Tatton S. Brown; and brother, Mal L. Robinson.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James W. Robinson and Aileen H. Robinson; maternal grandparents, Cleveland and Sadie Hay; paternal grandparents, Rev. W. S. and Lilly Robinson; and brother, Danny Y. Robinson, and his wife, Jerry Robinson.

A gathering of Mrs. Smith's family and friends will be from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., Friday, July 31, 2026, at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. Her cremation arrangements were handled through Broussard's Crematorium, Beaumont.

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