Carolyn Lee Smith age 75, of Karns passed away suddenly Thursday, May 29, 2025 at her home. She was a Christian and of the Baptist faith. She loved to cook, do crafts and was an avid University of Tennessee Vols fan. Preceded in death by parents, Anna and Marshall Troutman; grandson, Kiefer Smith; and several siblings. Survivors: Fiance, Robert "Bob" Brangle; children, Steve Smith, Michael (Kelley) Smith, and Heather (Bo Simpson) Campbell; father of the children, Dan Smith; niece and caregiver who was like a daughter, Tracy Mellinger; grandchildren, Dakota Smith, Cheyenne Smith, Kerri (Tyler) Morris, Kasey (Andrew) Parrett, Tyler Campbell and Cierra Campbell; great-grandchildren, Milus, Zain, Athena, Jackson, Dalton, Greyson and Lydia; sister, Louise (Russell) Sharp; brothers, Charles (Carolyn) Troutman, Jack (Marsha) Troutman and Paul Troutman; numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Mynatt Funeral Home, Fountain City followed by a 7:00 p.m. funeral service, Rev. Rusty Sharp and Rev. Andrew Parrett officiating. Family and friends will meet 1:45 p.m. Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Piney Grove Cemetery 2109 Piney Grove Church Road Knoxville, TN 37909 for a 2:00 p.m. graveside service. In lieu of flowers, the family ask that donations be made to Mynatt Funeral Home to help with expenses. Condolences may be left at www.mynattfh.com.
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