Karen S. Smiley's obituary , Passed away on September 22, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina

Karen S. Smiley

March 19, 1954 - September 22, 2025 (71 years old)

Raleigh, North Carolina

Karen S. Smiley's obituary , Passed away on September 22, 2025 in Raleigh, North Carolina

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Karen S. Smiley

March 19, 1954 - September 22, 2025 (71 years old)

Raleigh, North Carolina

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Karen S. Smiley Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Karen S. Smiley (Raleigh, North Carolina), whose life came to an end on September 22, 2025 at the age of 71, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Karen S. Smiley to show support.

As we bid Karen farewell, let us not mourn the absence of her physical form, but rather celebrate the essence of her spirit that lingers in the spaces between moments. For Karen is not truly gone, but merely transformed, her energy intertwined with the fabric of the universe itself, forever dancing among the stars.

She is survived by: her children, TheaSmiley and Edward Smiley (Shalondra); her siblings, Paul Stewart (Christine) and Darlene Stewart; her grandchildren, De'Irvin, Nickolas, Khyree, Sheldon, Nyah and Deandria; and her great grandchild Da'la.

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Haywood Funeral Home Inc



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1629 Bennett St, Raleigh, NC 27604

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