St. Mary Parish, La. Obituary for: SMITH, CAROLYN MAE Submitted on: Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. Source: St.Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune, St. Mary, La. Publish date or date of death (dependent upon source): Published Friday, May 28, 2010 ======================================================================= Copyright. All rights reserved. http://theusgenweb.net/copyright.htm http://theusgenweb.net/la/lafiles.htm ======================================================================= NOTE: If a Photo is available for an obituary record, a reference note will be included with the record. =========================================================== SMITH, CAROLYN MAE Oct. 29, 1949 ~ May 11, 2010 Carolyn Mae Smith, 60, of La Porte, died on May 11, 2010 at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. She was born October 29, 1949 in Snyder, Texas to Paul and Margaret Tanner. Carolyn was an off-shore cook for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling the world. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Timothy Pepper; a grandson; and two sisters. Carolyn is survived by her children, Jennifer Louviere and husband, Guy; Joseph Brister and wife, Cheryl; Melissa Rineholt and husband, Chris; Jimmy Pepper and wife, Mary; Bryan Smith and wife, Carrie; Leslie Pepper; Anthony Pepper and wife, Kim; and Travis Smith and wife, Nichole; a sister, three brothers, 23 grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. The family received visitors on Friday, May 14, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Carnes Funeral Home in Texas City. Funeral services were held at 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial followed at Grace Memorial Park Cemetery in Hitchcock. ===================