She was born to Mr. and Mrs. Perry Smith in Anderson, South Carolina on March 31, 1945.
She was married to Ron for 57 years.
Carolyn retired from Walmart of Derby after 16 years. Her hobbies included china painting, where she was a member of the World Organization of China Painters and traveled all over the world to learn more techniques. Going to the casino and shopping were also favorite hobbies. She enjoyed being at home and spending time with her grandchildren, who visited her often.
Preceded in death by her parents, brother, sister and son Ronald D. Frank and daughter-in-law Karen Frank.
Survived by her husband, children Richard (Dana) Frank and Dawn Frank; 7 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister Marty (Glen) Taul; numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be at Lakeview on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at 12 noon. Entombment in the mausoleum will follow.