CHARLENE BAKER SMITH, 81, of Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord peacefully on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Oakmont at Gordan Park, after a lengthy illness. She was born on April 30, 1941, in Bristol, Va., a daughter of the late Charlie and Rosa Whitaker Baker. She was one of nine children. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Claude W. Smith; and siblings, Juanita Baker, Johnny Baker, Hanford Baker, Norman Baker, Lawrence Baker, and Ruby Baker.

Charlene married the late Claude W. Smith and enjoyed 53 years together. She enjoyed her traveling with her husband as an accomplished marksman. She also enjoyed her traveling to Europe, England, Vancouver, and other places with her son, Greg and daughter-in-law, Cherry.

Charlene was a member of West View Church. She loved to go to church and be with her church family.

She is survived and loved by her son, Greg Smith and wife, Cherry; sister, Mary Baker; brother, Tom Baker and wife, Linda; several nieces and nephews; a host of friends; and a loving god-child she helped raise and love, Parker Maggard.

“And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.” Deuteronomy 31:8

-Written by the family