Carol June Bjerregaard Smith was born on July 9, 1926 to Danish parents Petra and Magnus Bjerregaard in Sanger, California. The first of two daughters in an immigrant family, Carol delighted in her Danish heritage and community.
Carol met LeRoy Smith in Fresno, California and the two were married for 65 years until his passing in 2012.
A life-long proponent of education, Carol graduated from Fresno State and retired from teaching 2nd grade after 29 years.
Carol is preceded in death by her husband LeRoy Smith, sister Vera Churchill, and son Douglas Smith. She is survived by her children, Michael Smith, Rebecca Sloan, and Jennifer (Kenny) Kearns. Her legacy includes her grandchildren Emily Kearns, Kaitlyn Sloan, and Christopher Sloan.
Contributions in Carol's memory may be made to the Danish American Historical Society, 1880 Art Gonzales Pkwy, Selma, California 93662 US.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.stephensandbean.com for the Smith family.
