- Date Of Birth: November 13, 1952
- Date Of Death: February 18, 2022
- State: Colorado
Carolyn “Kelly” Grace Davis Smith
Carolyn “Kelly” Grace Davis Smith suddenly and unexpectedly passed away February 18, 2022, at her home, two days after total hip replacement surgery. Kelly was 69 and is now in the arms of her Heavenly Father.
Kelly, our sweet sister, was born November 13, 1952, in Craig, Colorado to Walter Charles Davis and Wilma Lou Cox Davis.
Kelly attended elementary schools at Wilson Creek Camp (between Craig and Meeker), Meeker, and Craig, and junior high school in Craig. Kelly graduated from Moffat County Highschool in 1971, maintaining lifelong friendships. She graduated from Pueblo Business College in 1973, again maintaining lifelong friendships. This is something Kelly did her whole life.
In December 1977, Kelly married John Coughlin. They later divorced and she moved back to Craig in 1982. There, she worked as an office accountant for several businesses.
In 1984 she married Steve Smith in Craig. During their 34 years of marriage (they divorced in 2018), they traveled from coast to coast RVing, attending fishing derbies, spending time with family that was spread all over, and rekindled many friendships.
Kelly survived breast cancer in 1995. Soon thereafter, she became very involved in Moffat County Cancer Society (MCCS) and became their volunteer treasurer for 20 years. In doing that, Kelly found her true calling. She counseled numerous families through tough times spreading hope, courage, and love. She wrote hundreds of thank-you and sympathy cards, always signing MCCS, never her name.
In 2018, Kelly moved to Grand Junction, Colorado.
Kelly was a real angel.
Preceding her in death were her parents, paternal and maternal grandparents, ex-husband Steve Smith, brother-in-law Estel Pelley, nephew Greg Pelly, 4-legged babies Mandy, Gidget, and Bud.
She is survived by sisters June Pelley, Janet (Frank) Self, Diana Davis (Chuck) Reiber, her kitty Hazel Mae, numerous nieces and nephews.
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