Charlene Smith, age 81 of Dayton, Ohio passed away Monday, December 13, 2021. She was born March 31, 1940 in Gainesboro, Tennessee the daughter of Gale and Decie Smith.
Charlene was a devout Christian who loved reading her Bible and attending church. She was a great prayer warrior. She loved gardening, fishing and spending time with her family; especially her grandchildren. She and her late husband enjoyed traveling and taking long drives in the country. Charlene will be remembered for her sweet nature and willingness to listen to others as well as encourage them.
She is preceded in death by her father, Gale Smith; mother, Decie Smith; adoring husband, Carl Smith; loving daughter, Ronda Evans and 6 siblings.
Charlene is survived by her three daughters, Linda Boyce, Donna Rammon & Karla (William)Ratliff; step daughter, Karen Baker; 10 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; brother, Bob Smith and many other loving family members and friends.
Visitation will be Monday, December 27, 2021 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm with a service at 1:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home (3380 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek, Ohio 45432). Charlene will be laid to rest at Woodland Cemetery in Dayton after the service.