Background
Smith, Thelma Tina Harriette was born on May 5, 1938 in Folkston, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Harry Charles and Malinda Estelle (Kennison) Causey.
Smith, Thelma Tina Harriette was born on May 5, 1938 in Folkston, Georgia, United States. Daughter of Harry Charles and Malinda Estelle (Kennison) Causey.
Student, University Texas, Arlington, 1968-1970; studies with various art instructors.
General office worker, Superior Insurance Corporation, Dallas, 1956-1957; general office worker, Zanes-Ewalt Warehouse, Dallas, 1957-1967; bookkeeper, Atlas Match Company, Arlington, 1967-1968; senior accountant, Automated Refrigerated Air Conditioner Manufacturing Corporation, Arlington, 1968-1970; accountant, Connecticut General Life Insurance Corporation, Dallas, 1972-1974; freelance artist, Denton, Texas, since 1974; gallery owner, custom framer, Tina Smith Studio-Gallery, Mabank, Texas, since 1983.
Treasurer Cedar Creek Art Society, 1987-1988, 89-. Member commission to establish state endorsed Arts Council for Cedar Creek Lake Area, Gun Barrel City, Texas. Member Southwestern Watercolor Society (Dallas), Society Outdoor Painters, Pastel Society of the S.W. (Dallas), Cedar Creek Art Society (Gun Barrel City)(vice president 1983-1986, treasurer), Professional Picture Framers Association.
Married Billy Wayne Smith, July 23, 1955. Children: Sherry Yvonne, Susan Marie, Dennis Wayne, Chris Michael.