Rocky Mount - Carolyn Marlow Smith, age 86, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2015. She was born on January 28, 1929 in Scotland Neck, NC, the daughter of the late Albert Marlow and Edna Harper King. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert H. Smith, Sr.; daughter-in-law, Leasa Renee Harper Smith; step-son, Raymond Eugene Smith; and her sister, Nell Wall.
She was a member of Arlington Baptist Church. A good provider to her family, she never left home unless she was prim and proper. She loved to travel, cooking, the holidays, especially Christmas, and she was known as the “QVC Queen”.
She leaves those to cherish her memory, daughter, Judy Parker King (T.W.) of Nashville; son, Robert Wayne Smith of Castalia; step-children, Albert H. Smith, Jr. (Sandy) of Austin, TX and Glenn A. Smith (Dee) of Chesapeake, VA; daughter-in-law, Becky Smith of Portsmouth, VA; grandchildren, Mark Parker (Joanie) of Wilson, Kevin Parker (Tracey) of Elm City, Megan Smith and Dakota Smith both of Castalia; step-grandchildren, Raymond Smith, Jr. and Katie Smith both of Portsmouth, VA, and Chip Smith of Chesapeake, VA and P.J. Smith of Austin, TX; sister, Betsy Sanderson of Nashville; and brothers, John King, Jr. of Nashville and Danny Ray King of Castalia. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and her best friend and companion, “Honey Love”, her poodle.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 17, 2015 at 12:00 Noon at Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1130 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804, with Rev. Robin Fisher officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday at the funeral home one hour prior to services. Interment will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC. You may share your memories and send the family condolences online by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Monday 8/17, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Service
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Monday 8/17, 12:00 pm
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
You were my 2nd mama & I have yrs of special memories with you I will cherish forever..til I see you again. Love you relaxed
Beautiful tribute to you Mom, Judy. Sending hugs, love and prayers.
Judy, Mark and Kevin, I was so sorry to hear Carolyn had passed away. She was always sweet to me and I got to know her better when she worked for Doug’s family taking care of Jean. I am sorry I couldn’t be there but know you all were on my mind all day. Sending Hugs and love……Phyllis and Doug Farmer
Judy & Robert Wayne, We are so sorry to learn that Carolyn passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with you… Chick, Sandy and PJ.