Houston TX — Vinnie B Smith a resident of the Houston area, died Monday the 1st of February in her home. Born in 1938 in New York, N.Y., Vinnie received her Bachelors and MBA from Hunter College in 1958. After graduation, she embarked upon a modeling career with Vanity Fair before beginning her professional career. Vinnie was a business consultant, business broker and entrepreneur breaking down barriers and glass ceilings for 30 years before entering semi-retirement and moving to Paris France in 1990. Vinnie returned to the states after sixteen years to be a full-time Nonna (aka Grandmother). A strong woman of faith whose first priority was her family, Vinnie’s presence will be missed. Memorial gifts may be made to Altus Hospice Care http://www.altusfoundation.com/how-to-donate/