© by John Rush

Obit posted by Martha Reddout
Jul 3, 1945 - Sep 23, 2018

© Marietta Monitor
28 Sep 2018, Page 4

Graveside services for Carolyn Sue Smith, 73, of Norman were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, September 27 in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Thackerville with Sister Artie Nogle officiating.

Born July 3, 1945 in Oklahoma City, the daughter of Walter Arnold and Dora Margaret Wilson Barker, she died Sunday, September 23, 2018 in the Holiday Heights/Grace Living Center, Norman. Mrs. Smith moved to the Ardmore area in the late 1960’s, then to Ravia, Thackerville, and in 2015 moved to Norman to make her home. A homemaker, she enjoyed crafts, especially crocheting and quilting, and also camping.

Carolyn and Jesse James Smith were married in Ardmore on December 4, 1970, and he preceded her in death on August 20, 2009. She was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Doris Jean Barker; two brothers, W.A. Barker, Jr. and Steve Barker; and a granddaughter, Lindsey Roberts.

Survivors include two sons, David Thies of Oklahoma City and Kenneth Thies of Idabel; daughter, Lorrie White and husband Robbie of Dickson; sister, Neva Barnes and husband Ernie of Edmond; sister-in-law, Nancy Barker of Edmond; 13 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers were Robert White, Ryan White, JR Thies, John Barker, Dale Goodner, and Gene White. Honorary bearers were Cody Thies, Kason Thies, and the staff of Faith Hospice.

Online guest book: wattsfuneralhome.com Flanagan-Watts

This obituary included a photo of Mrs. Smith.