Carolyn June Smith, 92, of Warrensburg, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026, surrounded by family, at the Research Medical Center in Kansas City.

Carolyn was born July 21, 1934, in Chilhowee, Mo., the daughter of Raymond Vincent and Ruby Adeline (Best) Helphrey.  She graduated from Chilhowee High School in 1952.

She was united in marriage to Robert Leroy Smith on September 8, 1952, in Harrison, Arkansas.  He preceded her in death on August 13, 2009.

Carolyn was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Warrensburg.

Survivors include her four sons and one daughter, Stan (Pam) Smith, Steven Smith, Susan Garrow, Bruce (Susan) Smith, all of Warrensburg, and Greg (Brandi Fischer) Smith, Independence; nine grandchildren, Stacy (Jennifer) Smith, Spring Hill KS; Spencer (Brianne) Smith, Temple, Texas; Becky Smith, Montserrat; Lenzee (Edgar) Hernandez, Sedalia; Rob (Krissy) Garrow, Liberty; Matthew (Stephani) Pruitt, Peculiar; Jeremy (Haven) Smith, Lincoln, NE; and Miranda Smith and Grant Smith of Lee's Summit; twenty great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Beverly Graham, Prescott, AZ.

In addition to her husband, Carolyn was preceded in death by both parents; one grandson, Scott Smith; one son-in-law, Bob Garrow; and one brother-in-law, John Graham.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg with Pastor Susan Smith officiating.

Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Stacy Smith, Rob Garrow, Jeremy Smith, Grant Smith, Phil Graham, and Don Daugherty.

The family will receive friends Saturday at the funeral home, one hour prior to service.

Memorial contributions may be made in Carolyn's name to the Warrensburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net.