Background
Smither, Gertrude Jackson was born on October 6, 1937 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Daughter of John Nelson and Sallie Bell (Gaston) Jackson.
Smither, Gertrude Jackson was born on October 6, 1937 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Daughter of John Nelson and Sallie Bell (Gaston) Jackson.
Bachelor, University Texas, 1959. Master of Divinity, Episcopal Theological Seminary Southwest, Austin, 1985.
Director religious education Trinity Episcopal Church, Galveston, Texas, 1979-1983. Chaplain University Texas Medical Branch, 1985-1992. Canon Chaplain St. Matthew's Cathedral, Dallas, 1992—1997.
Assistant St. Luke the Physician Episcopal Church, Galveston, 1985-1992. Chaplain William Temple Foundation, 1985-1992. Member standing committee Diocese of Dallas, since 2000, member executive council, 1997—2000.
Assistant St. Christopher's Episcopalian Church, since 1997. Missioner for hospital chaplaincy, since 1997. Chaplain University Texas Medical Branch, 1985-1992.
President St. Vincent's Episcopal House, Galveston, 1987, 88, 91. Chairman Campus Ministers, 1987-1991. Member Council Religious Ministry, UTMB, 1985-1992.
Fellow College of Chaplains Inc. (continuing education chair Texas north region), Galveston Ministerial Association (president 1991).
Married Robert Bush Smither Junior, August 20, 1960. Children: Robert, Sallie, John, Mary Kate.