Carlen Janet Smith

Carlen grew up on 24 Main St. in Sparta, commonly known as the Century House. She attended Sparta schools and the First Presbyterian Church. She then moved to Dover and attended school there while she became a part of the family flower business; Sunnyside Greenhouses. Carlen then retired from Randolph Board of Education after spending many years as a school bus driver; a job she really loved.

She was an extreme lover of animals and had pets throughout her entire life. She adored her faithful cat and best friend, “Sam”.

Carlen is survived by her twin sister Carmen J. Cole of Maryland and her sister Kendra Mueller and husband Charles of Sparta. She also leaves behind a close family of 6 nieces; Jeri-Lynn, Phylisa Beth (Tony), Danielle (Matt), Tara (Mike), Shannon (Gerardo), Cynthia (Steve), 1 nephew Jay (Simone), 5 great nephews; Tommy, Andrew, Carter, Dominic, Marshall, 6 great nieces; Jess (Andrew), Kaiti (Dylan), Emily, Leanne, Gianna, Carmen, and 1 great great nephew James. She was predeceased by her brother Jerry F. Smith Sr.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024 from 1PM - 5PM at Goble Funeral Home 22 Main St., Sparta, NJ 07871.