Faye Lois Johnson Smith was born on January 20, 1930, in Harrison County, Texas to Acie and Daisy Johnson.

Faye was the youngest sibling of ten brothers and sisters. She graduated from Wiley College and taught at Turner Elementary School in Carthage, Texas and Waskom, Texas. She was a retired educator.

Faye is preceded in death by her parents, nine siblings, and one son.

Faye leaves to cherish her memories: two sons, Dwayne Jeter and Donald Jeter; five grandchildren; other relatives and friends.