Carolyn O. Smith
October 9, 1946 – October 14, 2026 (Age 80)
Carolyn O. Smith, 80, of New Castle, passed from this life to be eternally with her Savior on October 14, 2026. She was born October 9, 1946, in Danville, IL, the only daughter of Bruce and Helen (Galey) Smith. After high school, Carolyn graduated college in 1968 with honors from Mid-Atlantic Christian University in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. She ministered in New York City and Long Island from 1969 to 1989 to women and children through Bible study, nursery schools and music programs.
Carolyn moved to Indiana in 1989 and settled in Henry County. She retired from Aspire Inc. in 2012, where she worked as a case manager for the mentally ill. Carolyn loved to read and make crafts.
Carolyn was a member of New Lisbon Christian Church and was pleased to serve as a Sunday School teacher, worship leader, a member of the missions committee and church board secretary. Carolyn said of herself, “Being a Christian since the age of ten was my greatest joy, loving God and serving Him!”
Carolyn is survived by her sister-in-law, Brenda Smith, two nieces Lisa and Allison and one nephew David. She also leaves behind three adopted sisters Cindy Claar, Penny Rood and Frieda Pickering. She was preceded in death by her parents, listed above, brother Bruce Robert Smith and a nephew Kevin.
A memorial service to celebrate Carolyn’s life will be held at 2:00 pm on the 8th day, of November 2026 at New Lisbon Christian Church, 6477 E County Rd 500 S, New Lisbon, IN 47366, with Dr. Jonathan Willmore officiating. Carolyn’s ashes will be interred above her mother’s grave in Mon Valley Memorial Park in Donora, Pennsylvania.
Memorial contributions in Carolyn’s memory may be made to New Lisbon Christian Church.
Her loved ones would like to extend a sincere “thank you” to the entire staff at The Waters of New Castle for their loving and faithful care of Carolyn.