Caroline Josephine “Carol” Smith, 90, of Durant, passed away Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at the Wilton Retirement Community in Wilton. Visitation was held on Tuesday, Oct. 10, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Bentley Funeral Home in Wilton. Funeral services were held on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at Grace United Church of Christ in Wilton, with Pastor Patrick Slessor officiating. Burial took place in Durant Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Church of Christ. Online condolences may be left at www.bentleyfuneralhome.com.
Carol was born in Davenport on Dec. 21, 1932, to Leonard and Edna (Danielsen) Wriedt. She graduated from Davenport High School in 1952. Carol married Harold H. Smith on Sept. 3, 1955, in Aurora, Ill. He preceded her in death on March 8, 1998.
She was an active member and volunteer at Grace United Church of Christ in Wilton. She enjoyed fishing, camping and bird watching. Above all, she loved spending time and caring for her family.
She was a homemaker and worked as a crossing guard and special needs bus driver for Durant Community Schools for many years.
Carol is survived and lovingly remembered by her boys: Harold (Julie) Smith of Moscow, Darrell (Barbara) Smith of Durant, Gerald “Skeet” (Cindy) Smith of Wilton, and Loren “Pete” (June) Smith of Wilton; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; and brothers Leonard and Lester Wriedt.
Carol’s family would like to thank the Wilton Retirement Community and Hospice Compassus for the care they provided.
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