Carolyn Ann Smith, 77, of Springfield, formerly of Raymond, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, at St. Raymond‘s Catholic Church in Raymond. Fr. Daniel Willenborg will preside. The Rosary will begin at 9 a.m. at the church, with visitation following. Burial will follow in St. Raymond Cemetery.
Mrs. Smith was born in Hillsboro on Feb. 8, 1948, a daughter of Bernard Aloysius and Eileen Cecilia (Durbin) Matli. She graduated from Raymond High School with the class of 1966.
She married James R. Smith on Oct. 16, 1999, in the city of Washington and they enjoyed 25 years of marriage until his passing on May 20, 2025.
Mrs. Smith was a senior director with Mary Kay Cosmetics for fifty years, empowering and influencing women to not only look their best but be their best. She also earned top trips to Australia and Switzerland and earned the use of 23 cars, many of which were Cadillacs. She was also employed as a legal secretary for attorney George Ginos in Hillsboro.
Mrs. Smith lived with a spark that came straight from God—bright, warm and impossible to miss. Her joy lifted others, her energy inspired hope and her faith carried her through every season. She filled every room with positivity, laughter and fun and her beautiful smile warmed everyone’s heart.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her brothers, Robert (Ruth) Matli of Harvel and Dennis (companion Sue Bailey) Matli of Raymond; sister, Shirley (Hans) Mizera of Litchfield; her nephews and nieces, including Greg (Paula) Matli, Steve (Priscilla) Matli, Pamela (Jon) VanWinkle, Regina (Rick) Angel, Damian (Mary) Mizera, David (Angela) Mizera, Suzanne (Scott) Moss, Nicole (Kyle) Bishop, Rodney (Wanda) Sides, Joshua (Jennifer) Matli, Sara (Mike) Hegarty, Rachael (companion Jeff Ries) Hattenbach and Ben (Jaclyn) Matli; 37 great-nieces and nephews; and numerous great-great nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Eileen Matli; sisters, Theresa Sides and Barbara Matli; sister-in-law, Becky Matli; and great-niece, Abby Hattenbach.
Hough-Dean Funeral Home is assisting the Smith family. To leave an online condolence, please visit www.houghfuneralhome.com.
