Carol L Smith

Carol Lynn Smith, 79, of Port Huron, died Monday, November 2, 2026.

She was born March 24, 1947 in Bad Axe to the late Lawrence and Lillian Pagel. She married John R. “Jack” Smith on October 14, 1967 in St. John Lutheran Church, Palms.

Carol graduated from Deckerville High School in 1965 and was always a farmgirl at heart. She was a wonderful mother who devoted much of her life to raising her four children. Carol was extremely proud of all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She enjoyed rides along the river, taking photographs, puzzles, collecting all sorts of things and going to garage sales. She also enjoyed reading books and passing her favorites along to others to enjoy and watching Days of Our Lives. Carol especially loved conversations around her kitchen table. She was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church and vocal about her faith. She was also extremely proud of her home and yard, which Jack created, and showing all who visited

Carol is survived by her husband of 59 years, Jack; four children, John J. (Allison) Smith, Kevin (Shiela) Smith, Kelli (Scott) VanSickle and Shane (Nicole) Smith; nine grandchildren, Zachary VanSickle, Jacob (Kathryn) VanSickle, Nathan (Sarah) Smith, Julia Smith, Abby Smith, Nolan Smith, MacKenzie Smith, Madelyn Smith and Cooper Smith; three great-grandchildren, Oliver, Anakin and Clara VanSickle; many sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews; she is also survived by her canine companion, Muddy. She was preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Pagel.

Cremation has taken place. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Palms, at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Water Area Humane Society.

Arrangements are by Karrer-Simpson Funeral Home. To send condolences, visit karrersimpson.com