Leah Catherine Smith Belaire, 71, of Groves, Texas, transitioned to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 15, 2023, peacefully at home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves. Officiating will be Brent Sims.

Visitation will begin prior to the service at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Levingston Funeral Home in Groves.

Leah was born in Port Arthur, Texas, on May 30, 1952, she was the daughter of Leo Smith and Jimmie (Peoples) Smith. Leah was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She worked as a secretary for Windham School District for many years. Leah was a member of First Baptist Church in Groves. She enjoyed being with family and friends and loved them very much. Leah will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Eugene H. Belaire Jr.; brother, Ronald Earl Smith; daughters, Tonya, and Bridget; grandson, Matthew; and granddaughter, Addison.

She is survived by her son, Trey Belaire and fiancé, Lori Marlow of Bryan; grandchildren, Bryce Mouton, Makayla Brandon, Layden Jaxson Williams, Samuel Trey, and Luke Garrett and wife, Amberlee; five great-grandchildren; brothers, Mike Smith, and wife, Alida and Donnie Smith and wife, Noris; sister, Barbara Patxot; as well as other loving family and friends.