Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 2, at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal. Pastor George Hinch will officiate. Burial will be at Barkley Cemetery in New London, MO.
Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home.
Carolyn was born February 15, 1957, in Hannibal, MO to Charles L. and Naomi L. Hinch Smith.
Survivors include 1 Son, James L. Keith of Hannibal, MO, Special friend, Larry Keith of Hannibal, MO, 5 Sisters, Mary Paxton (John) of Hannibal, MO, Elva Lee Campbell of Hannibal, MO, Georgia Short (Luke) of Hannibal, MO, Gloria Blackwell (Jerry) of Boody, IL and Vicki Harris (Danny) of New London, MO, 2 Brothers, James K. Smith (Cathy) of Hannibal, MO, Leslie Smith (Cindy) of Hannibal, MO, sister in law, Carol E. Smith of Hannibal, MO, 2 Grandchildren, Kammarhaleigh and Ja'Sauyha Minor and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her parents and 1 brother, Perry C. Smith.
Carolyn worked as a Certified Nurse's Aide and Medical Technician at Levering Hospital, Hannibal Care Group and Homeward Bound. She loved music and enjoyed singing. She liked to write poetry and loved to spend time with her family. Carolyn attended the First Church of the Nazarene.
Pallbearers will be Steve Waters, Robert Waters, Danny Waters, Kevin Paxton, Mike Smith and Charles Smith.
Honorary Pallbearers will Danny Harris Jr., Darin Smith, Jerry Blackwell, Jim Smith, Les Smith, Charles Paxton.

