Carol Sue Smith, 85, of Shelby, passed away Friday, June 7, 2024. She was born February 20, 1939 in Muskegon, the daughter of Maurice and Erma (Minzy) Partridge.

Carol lived in Muskegon until the age of eleven when she moved to Shelby. She married Lawrence Smith on June 22, 1957. Larry and Carol lived in Texas while Larry was in the army from 1961 to 1963, then moved back to Shelby where they raised their four children and lived for the remainder of their days. Carol worked in the kitchen at Lakeshore Community Hospital in Shelby on and off from the age of 15 until her retirement in January, 2000, after which she filled in as a relief cook for many years. She also helped keep the books and run Larry’s store, County Custom Meats, from 1980 until 1995. Carol was a lifelong member of the Shelby Seventh-Day Adventist Church, where she enjoyed volunteering in various church functions and community outreach activities. After her retirement, Carol truly enjoyed spending time volunteering at Love Inc., and The Ladder Community Center in Shelby.

Carol is survived by: her children, John (Kim) Smith, Jean (Perry) Johnsen, Lynette (Scott) Anderson and Matt Smith; eleven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Mildred (Merlyn) Bays; brother, Russell (Patti) Partridge; sister-in-law, Linda Tanner; brother-in-law, Dave (Patti) Smith; and several nieces and nephews. 

Carol was preceded in death by: her husband, Larry Smith; her parents, Maurice and Erma Partridge; and several brothers and sisters-in-law.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm, Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Harris Funeral Home, 267 N. Michigan Avenue, Shelby, Michigan 49455, with Pastor Elijah Ringstaff officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 pm until 7 pm, Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at Harris Funeral Home and from 1 pm until the time of services at 2 pm, Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Harris Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Benona Township Cemetery.

Please consider memorial contributions to: Oceana County Medical Care Facility, 701 E Main St, Hart, MI 49420.

Harris Funeral Home, in Shelby, is in charge of arrangements.

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