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Caroline Elise Smith

1939 - 2019

Caroline Elise Smith obituary, 1939-2019, Sandy Springs, Ga

BORN

1939

DIED

2019

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H.M. Patterson & Son-Arlington Chapel

173 Allen Road NE

Atlanta, Georgia

Caroline Smith Obituary

Caroline Elise Smith

Sandy Springs, GA - Caroline Elise Smith, 20, of Sandy Springs, Georgia, died April 6, 2019.

Our beautiful daughter, sister, granddaughter and dear friend, Caroline Elise Smith, died suddenly Saturday morning. Caroline was the youngest of two children, raised in a loving home with her parents, Lynn and Ray.

You are about to read the obituary of one of the sweetest, kindest, most generous, giving, thoughtful and caring young women to ever walk upon the earth. Caroline Elise Smith had her life prematurely cut short by an accidental fall in Hilton Head, South Carolina, on April 6, 2019. She was highly regarded and loved by her fellow students at Furman University and in her sorority of "Kappa Delta". She was warm, friendly, pretty, courteous, kind and helpful as she productively and efficiently progressed through The Marist School and Furman University. She regularly ran half marathons, played soccer throughout high school and loved all outdoor activities. Caroline loved her Atlanta Braves and developed a deep appreciation for football, painting, concerts and the arts. She had a deep appreciation of sports and had planned a career as a sports broadcaster. She thrived on this strong interest in communications and was about to serve as the communications intern to the Furman's Ladies' Basketball Team. This was going to be the perfect utilization of Caroline and a wonderful step to her future.

Caroline was absolutely worshiped and revered by her family because of her strong love of friends and relatives. She was the perfect younger sister to her devoted and caring older brother, Ryan Smith. Caroline and her big brother Ryan were inseparable. Only 16 months apart, they were more like twins and most definitely best friends. Ryan remained by her side until the end. Now Caroline will remain by Ryan until they see each other again.

God had delivered to the Smith family a special and wonderful member who made life genuinely better and more caring. Caroline will be missed to an impossible level that cannot be accepted or understood by her friends and family. She will be massively missed as she takes her new role in the hand of God. Her smile is indelibly left on the hearts of all those people who knew her. We will miss her fun sense of humor, her bright smile and kind words of encouragement to everyone.

To say Caroline did not know a stranger would be an understatement. When Caroline looked at you, she saw someone God loved and that is how she treated you. Her life was a living example of Ephesians 4:32 - "And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ."

The world was a better place and we were made better people because of Caroline. She resides in a far better place yet we suffer the consequences of her absence.

Caroline truly showed the light of God to everyone around her. In one of her most recent posts, she wrote: "Be kind to everyone, you really never know how the littlest things can make the biggest impact, but they do." May we all choose to live our lives like Caroline did.

Caroline is survived by her parents, Lynn and Ray Smith; brother, Ryan Smith; maternal grandparents, Carol and Jim Ney; and paternal grandmother, Wallis Smith. The family will receive friends Friday, April 12, 2019, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. and have a prayer service at 8:00 p.m. at H. M. Patterson & Son, Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Road, N.E., Sandy Springs, Georgia 30328. The Funeral Mass will be Saturday, April 13, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Arlington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Marist School or Furman University.

Through Caroline, God delivered a true blessing, and though the world is poorer today for her loss, we who knew and loved her are richer for our time together. We will miss her deeply as she goes home to the hand of God.

We take comfort knowing Caroline is at peace in the loving arms of God.

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Published by The Greenville News from Apr. 10 to Apr. 11, 2019.

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Randy Jones

April 20, 2019

Thank you Caroline for your own unique gifts to this world and beyond. In the midst of attempting to comprehend we believe that though someone may transcend the fragile edge of the horizon and beyond our vision and understanding your energy and legacy are still a valuable part of the greater picture.
And so let us take from the mountain of despair a symbolic stone of hope reflected in the brightness of your smile and gifts. Your legacy will endure for all time.

Sue M

April 15, 2019

I don't know your daughter, but she clearly had a blessed life full of friends and family. I believe God does not control the tragedies that we experience throughout life's path, but instead provides us with the grace and truth of comfort, strength, and peace. Life is precious for all of us. May her passing be a message of enjoying life, every day, as a blessing here on earth, because we all need perspective and a lot more gratefulness for the precious gift of life.

Her memory will serve an example of a beautiful person for us all to live up to.

T. Madden

April 14, 2019

My prayer is that your time together, makes your grief more bearable in time. From: Just one of God's daughters.

G R

April 13, 2019

I am a total stranger, but also a Kappa Delta sister, who happened upon this announcement, and was so deeply touched by the accounting of such a beautiful life cut so incredibly short, while yet having accomplished so much more than most during the brief time she was given here to be so loved and cherished by family and friends. My heart aches for all of you.

Jeff Bigler

April 12, 2019

God needed her more than we did.

Todd & Leslie Terrell

April 12, 2019

Dear Ray & Lynn,

We are both very sorry -- and shocked -- to learn of Caroline's passing. We still can't believe it ourselves. Our hearts are broken for you.

Please know that we are both here for you, to help in whatever little way we can. Mostly, we just want you to know we care.

Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your lovely family during this difficult time.

In Friendship & Sorrow,

The Spathiphyllum Plant

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Ken Stockinger

April 10, 2019

My heart is so broken for all of you. While I never met Caroline,it is obvious that she was as beautiful inside as she was outside. I'll bet that she would have made an amazing announcer. Although it's impossible for me to say anything that would ease your pain at this terrible loss,please know that,like myself,there are thousands of people who will keep Caroline and yourselves in their thoughts and prayers. Again I send you my deepest condolences on the loss of your beautiful Caroline.

April 10, 2019

LYNN AND RAY, RYAN, AND CAROL AND JIM. WE ARE SO VERY SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF THIS SUNSHINE TO OUR WORLD. IT IS ALWAYS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND THE WORKINGS OF GOD. GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND BE WITH YOU DURING THIS HORRENDOUS TIME. WITH GREAT SYMPATHY AND CARE. PAT AND BILL HUFF, JOHNS ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA.

Christine

April 10, 2019

Losing Caroline is painful and it will be hard at times trying to express to friends and family how you really feel. Those who love you understand and will be by you to help you through this time of distress.

Lee H

April 9, 2019

With heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your beloved family member. May the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn sustain you and your family during This difficult time. (Isaiah 61:1,2).

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