Carol Ailene Smith

Jun 30, 1951 -

Jun 30, 2026

Carol Smith passed away at her home, at the age of 75, on June 30, 2026.

Carol was born to Joseph and Iva Oskolkoff on June 30, 1951, in Pine Bluff, Wyo. She became a resident of Anchorage, Alaska, in spring 1979. Alaska won her heart, and she was proud of her Russian-Aleut heritage through her father and was a member of the CIRI Corporation. Carol's mother taught her to love baking bread, crocheting, reading and caring for children. Her parents instilled a love and trust in God and His Word that sustained her throughout life.

She retired from the Anchorage School District, where she had been employed as a teacher's aide specializing in special needs children and was a foster parent for DFYS (CPS) for 15 years.

Carol met Howard Smith at a church event hosted by Muldoon Community Assembly. After dating for many months they were married in Anchorage, at the house of a friend, on Aug. 30, 1980. Carol and Howard were nearing their 46th wedding anniversary when Carol passed away. Howard and Carol sincerely loved each other, and Howard misses her deeply.

Muldoon Community Assembly served as Carol's home church for 47 years. She loved the church family and made many loving friends. Her compassionate heart led her to volunteer as facilitator for MCA's Grief Share program.

Carol is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Iva Oskolkoff; and siblings, David Oskolkoff, Lenora Shaffer, Robert Oskolkoff and Kenton Oskolkoff. She is survived by her husband, Howard Smith; children, Josef Smith, Benjamin Smith, Katherine Hanson, Wilson Smith and Gregory Smith; grandchildren, Naomi and Ivy Hanson; and siblings, Beverly Oskolkoff, Selma Simon, Melanya Berg and Masha Hughton.

"He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more … crying or pain." Revelation 22:3-5 NIV