Karen S. Smith Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 24, 2026, at the age of 80, Karen S. Smith of Fairmont, Minnesota, born in Oakland, California passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Karen find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Smith and Martha Smith (Irvin); her husband James R. Camerlo; and her brother Stanley Smith. She is survived by: her children, Mary Camerlo of Fairmont, MN and James Camerlo (Melissa) of Bakersfield, CA; her grandchildren, Matthew Gourgues of California, Morgan Alldredge of California, Eric Camerlo of Missouri and Austin Camerlo of California; and her son-in-law James Gessell.
