Carolyn Smith -Hughes

 Life Summary 

A Time to Be Born

Carolyn Smith Hughes, beloved wife, mother, sister and aunt was born June 4, 1964, in Jackson, MS. Carolyn was raised by her mother, Alberta Smith.

A Time to Live

Carolyn accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Rev. Shirley Hopkins, pastor of New Sherry Grove and Good Hope Baptist Church. She was a 1982 graduate of Lanier High School. 

Carolyn attended the Career Development Center (CDC) where she was certified in Cosmetology and became a hairdresser. Eventually, she decided hairdressing was not the career she truly wanted. She then returned to the CDC to pursue Cake Decorating; she was certified, and soon realized decorating cakes was to be her most satisfying career path.

A Time to Die

Carolyn transitioned from her earthly life on Saturday, November 8, 2025. She was preceded in death by her precious daughter, Chynna Kaye Smith-Hughes.

A Time to Mourn

Carolyn leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Tommy Hughes; a son, Cordevon Smith; mother, Alberta Smith; sisters, Sherrice Benford (Charles) and Tamie Keyton (Tony); brothers, Walter and Ray Smith (Debbra); Sisters-in-Law, Mattie Hughes, Debra Hughes, Pam Hughes as well as a host of other family members and friends.

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Tommy's Note:

Carolyn my Love

Through the years I can't remember anything before you. We have been through everything there is.

You never let me down.

In fact you turned my life around.

The best days of my life I had with you.

I learned what life is about by loving you.

Through good times and bad we grew stronger.

I will always love you.

Husband and Best Friend

Tommy

PS Kiss Chynna for us

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Acknowledgements 

The family of Carolyn Smith Hughes extends heartfelt and sincere appreciation for the countless expressions of love, encouragement and support shared during the time of illness and death of our loved one. Your prayers, calls, texts, and other acts of kindness have truly blessed us.

The Smith & Hughes Family

And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them. ~Revelation 14:13 KJV~

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