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Carolyn Smith, 74, of Morganton, NC, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Born in Burke County, NC on February 9, 1951, she was the daughter of the late William McKinley Chapman and Bertha Mae Bollinger Chapman.
Carolyn attended Heritage Baptist Church. She was a dedicated and protective mother who dearly loved her family. Carolyn enjoyed traveling, going to the beach or mountains, and collecting angels. She also enjoyed working in her flower garden, especially with her roses.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, William Robert “Bob” Smith; sons, Johnny Bullins and Robert Smith (Diana); grandchildren, Brittainie Monnett, Johnny Bullins, Jr., William R. Smith, III, Devin Cook, and Desirae Smith; five great-grandchildren; brother, Larry Chapman (Karen); and sister, Patsy Reed.
In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by two brothers, Gary Chapman and J.C. Withers.
The family will receive friends from 12 to 1 p.m., Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The cryptside service will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Burke Memorial Park Mausoleum with Rev. Dwayne Buchanan officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Amorem Hospice (amoremsupport.org/donate).
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Nana, this is the by far the heaviest thing my heart has endured but I know you are in heaven and feel no pain. I know I will see you again, I’m gonna miss your amazing hugs that make every ounce of stress and worry go away. I will miss you with every breath I breathe without you. I know you are gonna watch over me and keep my safe. I love you forever nana, I know your saying I love you more and we will go back and forth but this time you win bc you are loving me from heaven. You finally made it past the moon and stars and your love is radiating down on me from the best place in existence. I’ll forever be your baby girl