Arencia Theresa Smith, 86, of Hemphill, Texas passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at her residence.

Arencia was born February 2, 1937 in Thibodaux, Louisiana to William Menge and Ophilia Thibodaux Menge.  A longtime resident of Lake Charles, Louisiana, she had lived in Sabine County for the past 15 years.  She had worked in retail sales and enjoyed gardening and sewing in her spare time.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Bernard Smith of Hemphill; son, Joel Bye and wife, Gwen, of Baton Rouge; daughters, Melody Callegan of Lake Charles and Wendy Hebert and husband, Kenneth, of Alvarado, TX; brothers, William Menge of Thiobdaux and Lionel Menge of Houma, LA; sister, Vickie Danos of Raceland, LA; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

Graveside services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at  Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Stanley, Louisiana under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Philip Joyner officiating.

Memories and condolences may be shared at starrfuneralhome.com.