In memory of

Caroline Backer Smith

Greensboro, AL

July 13, 1938 - January 9, 2020

Jul 13, 1938 - Jan 9, 2020

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In memory of

Caroline Backer Smith

Passed

January 9, 2020
Born

July 13, 1938
Resided

Greensboro, AL

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Thank you for the outpouring of love and support for our family. We appreciate all your acts of kindness, thoughtful words, cards, and emails. A special thanks goes out to Adline, Mary, Shirley and Janie who have provided such loving care for Caroline over the last year.

Here are links to the two charities:
Project Horseshoe Farm https://www.projecthsf.org/
Hale County Animal Shelter https://www.facebook.com/Hale…

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Caroline Pauline Backer Smith, aged 81, passed away on January 9, 2020, at her family home, Contentment, in Greensboro, AL. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., January 20, 2020, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Greensboro, AL with The Rev. Hoyt Winslett officiating.

Caroline was preceded in death by her parents, Carl August Backer and Sophie Petsche. Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Charles Stollenwerck Smith of Greensboro, AL; daughters, Jennifer Backer Griffith …

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