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Mary "Caroline" Smith


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Aug 9th, 2015

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  • Death Date: Aug 9, 2015

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Biography: Mary ?Caroline? Smith, age 87, of North Little Rock, passed away Sunday morning August 9, 2015 with her loving family by her side. She was born May 14, 1928 in Tulsa, OK to the late Mary Frances Burns Gordon and James Loyd Gordon. She is preceded in death by her husband, George Gayle Smith and a grandson, Todd Stover. Caroline worked at the canteen at the Little Rock VA for 32 years, where she was known as ?the butterfly lady.? She was a member of Life Line Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Brickey (Jerry), Susan Terry (Dale), and Becky Harrington; grandchildren, Robin Stover (Joey), Sean Terry, and Jeff Harrington (Lanhee) and 7 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be at Ruebel Funeral Home, 6313 W. Markham St., Little Rock on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 from 5 to 7 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 2 p.m. followed by burial at Cleburne County Memorial Gardens, Heber Springs at 4 p.m. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

Condolences(09)
Raymond Burns
#9
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
So sorry to hear about Caroline. She always made me laugh and she reminds me so munch of your Grandmother, Aunt Mary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marie and Larry Lisko
#8
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
We will miss Caroline; had worked with her at VA Hospital for a lot of years prior to her deserved retirement- she could light up the room with her beautiful smile, laughing pretty blue eyes, and her butterfly spirit which was only enhanced by the numerous gorgeous butterfly brooches,etc. Veterans loved and joked with her. I have seen her take money from her pocket to make up shortages and she was ahead of the pay it forward movement.
Matthew and Michelle Burns
#7
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
The world is a dimmer place without her spirit! Rest in peace and I know heaven is FULL of butterflies!
Bill & Louann Rudkin
#6
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Miss Caroline was a very favorite friend of ours. We loved to get together with her. What a blessing it has been to us to have known her for these years. May God Bless you all and keep you close.
Amy Boyce
#5
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Becky and Susan, I am so very sorry for the loss of Grandma!! I saw Becky Duncan tonight and I'm so glad she told me or else I'm afraid I wouldn't have known. Well you know her and dad are making each other laugh, laugh, laugh! I can see them now!! I'll be praying for ya'll! Love ya'll!!
Linda Smith
#4
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Susan, and family. I was so sorry to hear about your mom. she was a pretty lady. I love this picture. I'm just sorry I didn't know sooner
so I could visit. But sounds like things went downhill from the first, and I know you were all so involved in her care.
May the Good Lord comfort you and give you peace that you did all you could for her.
God bless you all. I love you, Susan, and thank you for all you've been to our family over the years. Again, so sorry. Love you, Linda.
Debbie Ford
#3
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
I only met her once, but it's true, to know her was to love her. Her kindness and good nature shined through. She will be missed by all her knew her & loved her.
John and Jerri Lynn (Burns) Skaggs
#2
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
Please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of Caroline. She was such a dear and fun lady. May you treasure your precious memories of family and know that we are sending you our love, thoughts and prayers.
John Spenst
#1
Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am
To Caroline's family, I'm sorry about your loss.

When Caroline dined at our restaurant it was a brighter place. Her laugh was a beautiful sound. I remember joking with her about riding along the beach in a convertible. Wind in her hair. Looking for the good kind of trouble. No doubt she's currently experiencing a greater joy than that. ??--The Chick?-fil-?A Family

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