Calling(s)

Monday, October 11, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Young Family Funeral Home, Hudson-Ashley Chapel

Tuesday, October 12, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Helmer United Methodist Church

Service

Tuesday, October 12, 1:00 PM Helmer United Methodist Church

Obituary

Carroll J. Smith, 86, of Turkey Lake, Hudson, Indiana, died Thursday, October 7, 2021, at her residence.

She was born August 21, 1935, in Muncie to Violet (Brees) Shaner.

On September 1, 1951, in Fort Wayne she married Frederick A. Smith. He preceded her in death on October 2, 2017.

Mrs. Smith was a homemaker. She had worked at Prairie Heights Elementary School as a teacher's aide for 13 years.

She was a member of the Helmer United Methodist Church. She served as a lay speaker through the Methodist church for over 20 years.

Carroll enjoyed crocheting, doing crossword puzzles, watching cowboy movies, and reading the Bible. She dearly loved her grandchildren.

Surviving are three daughters, Vickey (Cecil) Hamer of Hudson, Barbara Germano of Fort Wayne, and Janet (Marc) Stutzman of Hudson; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two great great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Dwayne (Cathy) Childers of Muncie and Wesley Brees of Hudson.

She was also preceded in death by a son, Fred Smith, II.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at 1 p.m. at the Helmer United Methodist Church with Pastor Donna Holcomb officiating.

Burial will follow at Circle Cemetery near Hudson.

Casketbearers are Eron Stutzman, Erik Stutzman, Jayden Stutzman, Joey Hamer, Leyton Keipper, and Josh Keipper.

Visitation is Monday, October 11, 2021, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Young Family Funeral Home, Hudson-Ashley Chapel, 612 North Main Street, Hudson and one hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the church.

Preferred memorials may be directed to the Helmer United Methodist Church or the Stroh Fire Department.

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