Carolee A. Smith, 53, of Peoria passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria.
She was born on March 4, 1972, in Memphis, TN.
Carolee married Dujuan E. Smith on May 28, 2022; he survives. She is also survived by her stepchildren, Mykia Wallace, Dujuan Smith, Shania Smith, Jennifer Staples, Nina Owens; grandchild, Araji; father, Anthony (Karen) Frank; mother, Penny (Butch) Swift; siblings, Sally (Mike) Arndt, Tina Varnold, Jolene Frank, Bill Frank, Gina (Mike) Theeler, Jane Syftesdad and many nieces and nephews.
She worked for Autohaus.
Carolee loved her family. She enjoyed working, fishing, woodworking, knitting, painting, arts and crafts.
Cremation has been accorded and no services will be held.
The Cremation Society of Mid-Illinois Pekin/Peoria is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at csmico.com
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