Ann Marie Smith, 67, of Richmond, Virginia, passed on January 23, 2022. She will be remembered as a pillar of the community, leaving behind an amazing legacy and community that she served with utmost grace and dedication.

Ann Marie’s world revolved around her family and Chesterfield County where she served as an event cooridnator for over 15 years. In 1997, Ann Marie pursued her childhood dream of becoming a high school music teacher.

Ann Marie devoted her life equally to her loving family and the community making the time to be exceptional at both. She was uncanny at making everything easier for everyone around her and she touched so many lives through her art and music. Ann Marie loved serving others and worked tirelessly to give students the attention and encouragement they needed to pursue their musical endeavors.

Carolyn met her devoted husband Ezry Smith, a retired college professor and high school teacher, and they were happily married for 38 years.