Carmen Lea Smith, 17, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

Carmen is survived by her parents, Jolene Smith and Don Smith; sister, Caleigh Gonnella; brother-in-law, Anthony Gonnella; niece, Charlie Gonnella; Nana and Papa, Tammy and Roy Crews; aunt, Amber Crews; cousins, Jolea and Brayden Ruff, and Imiq Hall; uncle, Brian Ruff; Papa Smith, Don Smith; uncle, Daniel Smith (her personal wrecker driver); cousin, Taylor Smith; Sissy, Elizabeth Smith; and other relatives.

Our beautiful baby girl will forever be 17. She was a fierce, strong-willed, and kind-hearted girl. To know Carmen was to love her. May she rest in peace.