Carole Lee Smith

Mrs. Carole Lee Carter Smith, 84, of Mt. Airy passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.  She was born in Patrick County, VA on March 24, 1938, to the late William Addison and Lula Maude Croaff Carter.  Mrs. Smith retired from Sara Lee and was a faithful member of Salem United Methodist Church.  Mrs. Smith was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, and great grandmother who will be dearly missed.  She is survived by her daughter and caregiver and son-in-law, Christi Janine and Travis Layne Stevens; grandchildren, Samantha Nicole Stewart, Jackson Carter Stevens, Matthew Joel Stevens, Daniel Luke Stevens; many other grandchildren and great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Jackson Smith; a daughter Lisa Lynette Smith Collins; a son, James William Smith; a sister and brother-in-law, Bernice “Winona” and John Arnold; brothers, Lawrence Clair Carter, Herbert Carter and Howard Carter; a special niece, Shelia Arnold Temple.  A funeral service will be held Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Salem United Methodist Church with the Rev. Chris Langham officiating.  Burial will follow in the Oakdale Cemetery.  the family will receive friends Tuesday from 9:30 until 11:00 AM at Salem United Methodist Church.  Flowers will be accepted.  Online condolences may be made at www.moodyfuneralservices.com.