Mary Francis Carnell Smith

By | January 17, 2016

Mary Francis Carnell Smith, age 80, passed away January 14, 2016. She was born July 10, 1935 in West Virginia to the late John and Bethel Chandler.

Carnell is survived by her husband of 61 years, Howard L. Smith of Oak Hill, Ohio; two sons, Barry L. (Marsha) Smith of Jackson, Ohio and Bruce D. Smith (deceased) of Oak Hill, Ohio; granddaughter, Jillian Smith (Paul) Brandstetter of Cincinnati, Ohio; and siblings: Carl (Betty) Chandler of Jackson, Ohio, Ruth (Jack) Vickers of Peterstown, West Virginia, Douglas Lowell Chandler of Florida, and Delano Chandler (deceased).

She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church of Oak Hill, Ohio. She loved her church, quilting, painting, and her family and friends.

Per Carnell’s wishes, the arrangements are as follows; Doors will open at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 17, 2016 with a funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. Burial will follow at C.M. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: St. Paul United Methodist Church, 320 W Main Street, Oak Hill, Ohio 45656. Online condolences may be sent to www.lewisgillumfuneralhomes.com