Carolyn Mae Smith, age 93, of Knoxville, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 10, 2023 surrounded by her loving family at UPMC Wellsboro. 

Born January 2, 1930 in Rome, NY, she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Vera (Reniff) Brown.  Carolyn married Carl Smith on May 16, 1954, they raised six children on their small farm in Westmoreland, NY and shared 56 years together until his passing in 2010.  She enjoyed crafts, gardening, canning and reading.  She was a member of the Butler Hill Baptist Church. 

Carolyn is survived by her children; Alan and Lisa Smith of Arlington, MA, Elaine and Bill O’Neil of Knoxville, PA, Eileen and Michael Adragna of Cheyenne, WY, Jeanette Laurens of Knoxville, PA, Joyce and Robert Arbaut of Corsage, France and Paul and Oana Smith of Dryden, NY; 19 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. 

She was preceded by her husband, Carl; son in law, Alain Laurens, two sisters and one brother. 

A memorial service will be held at the Butler Hill Baptist Church on Saturday, June 24th at 2:00 PM with her son in law, Rev. William O’Neil officiating.  Graveside service and burial will be at the Evergreen Cemetery in Rome, NY on September 30th. 

Memorial donations may be made in Carolyn’s honor to the Daily Bread Ministries, PO Box 2222, Grand Rapids, MI 49501-2222 or to the Delta Lake Camp, 6420 Pillmore Drive, Rome, NY 13440. 

Arrangements are in care of Kenyon Funeral Home, Elkland.