Carole Evans Smith, age 82, of Iva, SC, loving wife to James Leland Smith for 66 years, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Iva Post-Acute. Born in April 1940, in Anderson, SC, she was the daughter of the late Lewis E. Evans and Willie H. Moore Evans. Carole retired from her career as a registered nurse from Ellenburg Nursing Center after 17 years of service finishing as Assistant Director of Nursing. She was a faithful member of Rocky River Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher, Choir Member, and WMU Director. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Alan L. Smith (Rhonda); daughters, Teresa Gable (Sammy), Regina Phillips (David), and Andrea Williamson (Tim); 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren (special great-granddaughter that she raised as her daughter, Emilee Biggs) with one on the way; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Mildred E. Mayfield; grandparents, Lalan and Eva Moore, and Thomas and Ida Evans. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 22, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Rocky River Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow visitation at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Don Smith and Rev. Harold Walters officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rocky River Baptist Church, 3234 Lake Secession Rd, Iva, SC 29655 or to the local Alzheimer's Association, 123 W. Antrim Dr., Greenville, SC 29607. Events Visitation Wednesday, February 22, 2023 1:00PM - 2:00PM Rocky River Baptist Church 3234 Lake Secession Rd Iva, SC 29655 Funeral Service Wednesday, February 22, 2023 2:30PM Rocky River Baptist Church 3234 Lake Secession Rd Iva, SC 29655 Final Resting Place Rocky River Baptist Church Cemetery Iva, SC ,