Carol L. Smith

Carol L. Smith, 78, of Auburn, passed away on Thursday May 5, 2016 at her residence. She was born on June 27, 1937 in Hot Springs South Dakota to Richard and Mary Howard Barrett. Carol married Willard J. Smith in Hot Springs on December 22, 1955 and he preceded her in death on August 2, 2000.

Mrs. Smith is survived by one daughter Sue (Lee) Gardner of Auburn, one son David (Kimberly) Smith of Fort Dodge, Kansas, four grandchildren: Shawna Gardner of Auburn, Tashina (Allen) Vargas of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Nicholas (Amanda) Gardner of Fort Rucker, Alabama, and Austin (Catrina) Gardner of Auburn, ten great grandchildren: Cassandra Gardner, Melody Chapman, J.J. Martinson, Travis and Ashley Vargas, Hayden Bryant, and KK, Myer, Conner, and Gabe Gardner, one sister Judy Burke of Nevada, and one brother Howard Barrett of Canyon City, Colorado.

Carol was an elementary school secretary in Colorado Springs for twenty five years. She enjoyed bowling, yardwork, playing cards, and spending time with her grandbabies whom she embroidered and made blankets for.

Private family services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Home Hospice, 720 North bond Street, Springfield, IL., and please visit the online “Life remembered Story” at www.bischfuneralhomewest.com.