Funeral service for Natalie Jean Smith will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in Letitia Baptist Church with Rev. Matt Kelly and Lance Smith officiating.

Burial will follow in Letitia Cemetery under direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.

The family will greet friends from 2-4 pm Sunday at the funeral home.

Natalie Jean Smith died on July 14, 2025 in Wichita Falls, Texas at the age of 67. She was born on April 14, 1958, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to Nathan William "Bill" and Betty "Jean" Smith. She graduated from MacArthur High School in 1976 and went on to earn her master's degree from the University of Oklahoma. Following her education, she became a nurse practitioner and dedicated her career to serving the Lawton community with extraordinary compassion and care.

Natalie was a member of Letitia Baptist Church. She enjoyed scrapbooking, going on cruises, spending time at the lake and watching auto racing. She was also a passionate supporter of OU Football.

Natalie was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Jean Smith.

She is survived by her dear friend and companion, Thomas Tinsley of Lawton; her son, Chad Smith and Kristi of Lawton; her daughter, Christie Timpson of Lawton; grandchildren Katie, Nate, Lexie, Leighton, and Casey; greatgrandchildren Tuff, Lynlie, and Gunner; her brothers, Randy Smith and Sharlena, and Terry Smith and Dawn, all of Lawton; sister-in-law Debbie Doyle of Elgin; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and cherished friends.

The family would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the staff at the Inpatient Hospice facility of Wichita Falls for the compassion, care, and love you showed our mother in her final days.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Hospice of Wichita Falls 4400 Cypress Ave Wichita Falls, TX 76310.

An online guest book and sympathy cards are available at www.beckerfuneral.com