Charlene Smith Colclasure Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Charlene Smith Colclasure (Memphis, Tennessee), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 17, 2026 at the age of 98. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Charlene Smith Colclasure to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Less Smith and Laverne Sloan Smith; her husband Ford Colclasure; her former husband Horace Grimes; her siblings, Gwendolyn Twisdale, Maurice Smith and Billy Smith; and her stepson James Colclasure.

She is survived by: her sister Carol Smith Nelms (Johnny) of Irwinville, Georgia; her stepchildren, Faith Groves of Poplar Bluff, John Colclasure (Carol) of Jonesboro, Steve Colclasure (Linda) of Poplar Bluff and Carolyn Watts (Brian) of Orange, California; her niece Gwen Smith Freeman (David) of Millington, Tennessee; and her nephews, Allan Smith (Tommie) of Oakland, Gary Smith of Savannah, Jody Smith (Tee) of Atoka and Jon Smith (Brooke) of Millington, Tennessee. She is also survived by numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, step-grandchildren, and step-great-grandchildren.