Carol Claudine Smith

Carol "Claudine" Smith 78 of Bartow passed away Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013 at Joyce Golden Hospice in Pensacola from cancer. Claudine was born in Lacoochee, FL and was a lifelong resident of Bartow. She was also a Homemaker and of the Church of God Faith. She is survived by her husband Reuben Marion Smith Jr. of Bartow. Three sons Denver Osthoff (Sharlin), Kenny Osthoff (Sharon) both of Robertsdale, AL. Ronnie Smith (Marilyn) of Bartow. Daughter Elizabeth Little (Lex) of AZ. Six sisters Mary Hoffman of Brandon, Christine Sommers, Naomi Lunn, Wilda Beasley, Juanita Meyers and Geneva Reece all of Bartow. Six grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. A graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, Jan. 4th at 3pm at Wildwood Cemetery in Bartow. Condolences may be made to the family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com