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Carol Jeanne Smith passed away peacefully on February 6th, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Carol was born on September 10th, 1934 to Wayne S. Smith and Edna G. Smith in Midvale, Utah. She spent her childhood here in Utah, then as a young adult, she moved to Hawaii and began to work for the US Postal Service. Working for the US Government eventually moved her to Japan, where she spent some of the happiest years of her life. She eventually returned to the states to help care of her mother and lived in Utah for the remainder of her life. She settled at the Wasatch Commons community in Salt Lake City where she met many of her closest friends.
Carol was known as a woman of tiny stature, with a big heart! She had a deep love for nature and gardening. She loved to spend time getting her hands dirty and planting a beautiful retreat in her yard. Carol loved animals and her cat, Noella, was a big part of her life. She loved her family, as well as all the wonderful friends she made along her life’s journey. She will be missed and remembered by many.
Carol is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Wayne M; and her sister, Sylvia. She is survived by her Nieces, Jane, Angie, Jill; Nephew, Brandon; as well as many close friends; her neighbors at Wasatch Commons; and her sweet cat.
Memorial Services will be held on February 20th, 2025 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm, at Larkin Mortuary, Downtown Location, 260 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Carol’s name to the Humane Society of Utah, https://www.utahhumane.org or mail a donation to Wasatch Commons Tree Committee at: 1411 South Utah Street #29, Salt Lake City UT, 84104
Guestbook/Condolences
Dear Family of Our Dear Carol;
We loved her Smile and sweet sence of humor. She was kind and a lovely person. Carol know no strangers. Carol will be foever in our hearts and pou prayers.
Love Diane
Carol was a gentle soul. She often came by to say hello to the kids and pet our cat. I will always have fond memories of her as a neighbor and friend! Yes, I like the description “Carol was known as a woman of tiny stature, with a big heart!”
My lasting impression of Carol can be summed up in this Scripture: “Let your gentleness be evident to all.” Phil 4:5 Her soft answers and infectious giggles reflected a life well lived. Though I only knew Carol for a short time, her love of pets and plants built a connection between us. May she rest in God’s peace.
I feel very fortunate to have known and been neighbors with Carol. She reminded me of my own grandmother and I always loved seeing her outside working in her garden. I also appreciated her softness and contemplative nature. We shared a great love for the natural world and it inspired me to see her marvel at the flowers and the trees as a child does. You are missed Carol.