Wednesday, March 18, 2026 8:36 am

Karen Sue Smith of Rutherfordton went home to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, March 8, 2026.

She was the daughter of the late Sadie Sue Smith and W.E. Smith.

In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her brother, Tommy Smith.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Chasidy Jaynes (Michael); her grandchildren, Teah Braun Wright (Jordan), Harley Braun, and Kelsey Osborne; her great-grandchildren, Colby Nelon, Addisyn Maxwell, and Essynce Wright; her bonus great grandchildren, Janiyah Wright, Peyton Wright, Khloe Wright, Zailey Goode and Jacob Wright.

A memorial service will be held at 2pm Friday, March 20 at Crowe's Mortuary. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Chad Sisk will be officiating.

Online condolences may be made at www.crowemortuary.com.

Crowe's Mortuary is assisting the family of Karen Smith.