Susan Smink Obituary
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She is survived by her sons Bryan Smink and Brad Smink. Daughters in Law, Cyndi Smink and Kathy Smink, and 3 grandchildren, Kiley Smink, Bryce Smink, and Christian Smink. Her sister Janet Barksdale Harlow and husband George, Niece Paula Barksdale, Great Niece Madeline Barksdale-Musule and Great Nephew, Samuel Ortiz.
Susan loved the Lord and cherished her family and her many devoted friends. Susan loved volunteering her time at Guardian Angels, and she was a faithful member of Trinity Church and Encounter Church in Hot Springs.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 12 @ 10 am at Caruth-Hale Funeral Home in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Susan loved pink and guests are encouraged to wear something pink in her honor. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Guardian Angels Cat Shelter. Donations can be made online at www.guardianangelscatshelter.org. or mailed to 907 Hobson, Hot Springs, AR 71913.
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Eunice Walter
August 12, 2023
To Susan's loved ones. Please know that Susan will be greatly missed by her fellow volunteers at Guardian Angels. Her talent for arranging displays can never be surpassed. May the Good Lord bring you peace.
Kimberly Prophet
August 12, 2023
Susan and I have been friends since her family moved in across the street from me, when I was seven and she was nine. We had los of fun times together along with all the other kids in the neighborhood. Times were much different then, we were out and about until the noon Church bells rang and we went to either of our houses for lunch. Back outside for more adventures, pause for dinner then out again until the local church bells rang at 8pm beckoning home. She moved from Michigan to Florida when she was 16. We have kept in touch ever since. Through All of life, what ever happened. Moves, marriages, kids, grandkids, friends Phone calls, visits, letters, texts. She is my friend I have had the longest. No matter what day or night we always knew we had a true friend to talk to, laugh/cry with and to lean on. We also both accepted JESUS CHRIST as our SAVIOR. Me at 19 and Susan later. I am grateful and thankful to GOD, that because of JESUS CHRIST, we will continue our friendship in Heaven Forever!! Love You, Susan!!
Susan Murray
August 4, 2023
As one of the many Susans volunteering at Guardian Angels I will miss her light. She loved the cats, she loved to clean and she loved to set up the displays.outside of the Thrift store she would go to karaoke with me. She loved going to the movies and grabbing a bite out on the town.
I'll miss her.
Susan Murray
Penni Gentry
August 4, 2023
Susan and I were members together at Encounter and in our small group -Anchored! She was so kind, so loving, and accepting of all! I fell in love with her instantly and we shared many a laugh, and lots of awesome hugs! She was a true example of "A Christlike Woman"! I am so privileged to have known her and to have Served the Lord with her! I know she is blowing down kisses to me from heaven!
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