Claudia Smith Way Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Claudia Smith Way (Carrollton, Kentucky), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Claudia left this world on March 18, 2026 at the age of 74, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the sacred silence of farewell, Claudia is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of her loved ones. And as her memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that Claudia's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Paul J. Smith and Mary Kathryn Halmess Smith; and her husband Arthur Zook. She is survived by: her children, John H. Way, IV (Bethany) of Indianapolis and Erin Way Purvis of Richmond, Kentucky.; and her siblings, Paula Norris (Charlie) of Lexington, KY, Suzanne "Tootie" Stewart (Berry) of Indianapolis, IN, Kathy Elam (Doug) of Versailles, KY, Dr. John Smith (Ellen) of Ft. Mitchell, KY, Bob Smith (Robin) of Carrollton, KY and Pat Smith (Donya) of Richmond, KY..
Memorial contributions may be made to the Carroll County Food Pantry, in care of Tandy-Eckler-Riley Funeral Home.
