Carol K. Smith, 60, of Eau Claire, died on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at Mayo Clinic Health System-Eau Claire surrounded by her family after losing her battle with cancer. She was born on Feb. 21, 1955, to the late Carl R. and Mavis (Huth) Dey in Shawano.
After graduating from high school, Carol attended and received her degree in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. She loved being with her family and grandkids, spending time at the cabin in winter and cheering on her beloved Packers — being the biggest (and loudest) armchair quarterback in the family. For many years, Carol worked in the operations department with Menards in Eau Claire. Carol’s friends referred to her as their “Florida Sunshine” due her warmth and love she shared with all who knew her.
Carol is survived by her husband, Michael, of Eau Claire; sons, Nathan (Shonnie), of Augusta, and Lucas Smith, of Eau Claire; grandchildren, Kalli, Braylee and Benjamin; sisters and brother, Carla (James) Seifert, of Shawano, Kurt (Kathleen) Dey, of Portage, Kathy (Gene) Braatz, of Shawano, and Kristi (Craig) Kandler, of Appleton; nieces and nephews, Jamie (Bob) Seifert-Meyer, Jody (Johnna) Seifert, Heith (Faith) Dey, Charlie (Dana) Dey, Kristen Braatz-Rades, Joshua Braatz and Collin Kandler; many other relatives and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Keith Dey, granddaughter, Brinkley, and her grandparents.
Funeral Service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2015, at Evergreen Funeral Home (off Golf Road one block east of state Highway 93 in Eau Claire) with the Rev. Robert Hoekstra officiating. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service. Interment will be in the Northern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spooner at a later date.
Evergreen Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred.
To send your condolence to the family, please visit our obituaries at www.evergreenfuneralhome.com.
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