Karen Lynne Smith Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Karen Lynne Smith (Franklin, North Carolina), born in East Hampton, New York, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Karen left this world on March 26, 2026 at the age of 61, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen Lynne Smith to show support.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Karen's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
She is survived by: her husband John Smith of Franklin, NC; her sons, Spencer Ford and Dillon Ford of Franklin, NC; her mother Claudette Leatherman Dillard of Franklin, NC; her sister Melody Holeman (Delwin Holeman) of Athens, GA; and her nieces and nephews, Claudia Etheridge, John Holeman and Cate Holeman.
