ULYSSES – Carmeta Charolett Smith, 88, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025 in Battlement Mesa, Colo.
She was born Nov. 28, 1936 to Earnest and Iceland (Morris) Wallar.
She married Monte Smith May 16, 1952. He preceded her in death.
She was a very godly woman, having been was saved at the age of 10. Later, she helped lead her husband to Christ, becoming saved in February 1958. He gave his life to preach that summer.
She was an amazing artist and especially enjoyed oil painting. Her other hobbies included crocheting, knitting, crafts, reading and fishing with her husband.
She dedicated most of her summers to spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed having them visit every summer, sometimes all summer to go on vacations, shopping, fishing, riding paddle boats and other fun.
Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Frankie and Tommie Balizan; grandchildren: Jared Anderson, Aaron and Angi Binney, Kendra Martinez, Devin Smith, Jonnie and Miranda Clayton; great-grandchildren: Chase, Jayce, Mali, Brody, Jaklyn, Jonnie, Kenneth, Amanda, Sam and Ethan; and great-great-grandchildren, Jacoby, Crosby and Magnolia.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Kay Anderson; son, Mark Smith; three grandchildren; and great-grandsons, Payton and Lil Mark.
• Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 at Community Baptist Church in Ulysses, with Pastor Steve Swann Jr. presiding. The service will be live streamed on Garnand Funeral Home Facebook page.
Burial will be at Canton Cemetery in Canton, Okla.
Memorials are suggested to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant Ave, Ulysses, KS 67880.
Condolences may be left at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.
