Wednesday, July 8, 2020 1:20 pm

Karen Lynne Smith, age 63, of Rutherfordton passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020.

She was born on October 16, 1956 in Randolph County to Johnny and Inez (Stutts) Smith. She is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, Ray; sons Randy Smith (Tammy) of Newton, Jeff Smith (Jamie) of Forest City; two granddaughters, brother Gary Smith (Barbara) of Palm Coast, Florida and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held at Eternal Hills Memorial Park, Forest City, NC.