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Carol Anne Smith, 78, of Alamogordo, earned her angel wings on July 30th, 2025. She went peacefully with her daughter Paula at her side. Carol was preceded in death by her husband MSgt. USAF retired Larry “Smitty” Smith (2010), her grandson, Cameron Polage (2023) and her parents Joseph and Ivy Orwell.
Carol was born in Poplar, East London, England in 1947. She met her love, Smitty, when he was stationed in England, and they married in 1966. They enjoyed numerous stations in England and New Mexico, where they eventually retired. Although Carol was born in England, and loved her country, she obtained her US citizenship in 1977 and became an official US citizen. She was extremely proud of this accomplishment and loved the USA. In her years of moving with the US Air Force she was employed with AAFES. She retired after a 30 year career with AAFES but her work family and her job at the Holloman Base Exchange never left her thoughts or her heart. Carol loved to travel and visited many countries and states over the years. She had fond memories and always told her travel stories.
Carol is survived by her daughter, Paula and her husband, Bill, of Ruidoso NM; her son, USCG retired Chief Marc Smith, and his wife, Maria of Saint Peters MO. She is also survived by her grandchildren: grandson, Chief Ian Polage USN and his wife, Ashley of Kailua HI; and granddaughters, Alexia of Saint Peters, MO, and Valerie, of Las Vegas NV; her very special great grandchildren, who affectionately called her “GG”, Odin and Zoey of Kailua HI, and Joshua and Kymberly of Albuquerque NM and their mommy, Hosanna. Additionally, she is survived by her brother, Bryan and his wife, Jane of Sandwich England and her two nephews, David and Oliver; also, her brother, Patrick of Ipswich, England.
We would like to give special thanks to the compassionate and caring staff of Anvoi Hospice and Christus St. Vincent Hospital; especially to her nurse, Tabitha, who was so caring and made Carol’s last days comfortable and dignified.
Please join us for a Celebration of Life for Carol on Saturday, August 16th at Scenic Chapel, 1334 N Scenic Driver, Alamogordo, NM.
The Smith family has entrusted their loved one to the care of Scenic Chapel to direct the funeral services.
