Karen Smith, 68

Karen Smith, 68, of Montgomery passed away Monday, February 2, 2015 at her home.

She was born October 25, 1946 to the late Ernest and Alice (Cochran) Fry.

Karen’s passion in life was watching her grandchildren play basketball. When she wasn’t able to attend the basketball game, she was always listening on the radio. She loved the Barr–Reeve Vikings, Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Pacers, Indiana University basketball and St. Louis Cardinals.

She was a 1964 graduate of Loogootee High School. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. She was a medical receptionist for many years and retired from Valley Optical.

Karen is survived by daughters, Shannon Neukam of Dubois, Terri Swartzentruber and husband PJ of Montgomery, IN, and Dawn Smith of Indianapolis; best friends, Margaret Hall of Loogootee and Mike O’ Bryan of Washington; grandchildren, Garrett Neukam of Dubois and friend Dana Fuhrman of Jasper, Wyllie Neukam of Dubois, Wyatt Neukam of Dubois, Josh, Matt, Seth, Allison, Mackenzie, Nick and Hannah Swartzentruber all of Montgomery.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2015, at Providence Mennonite Church in Montgomery. Burial will follow in Goodwill Cemetery in Loogootee.

Visitation will be Wednesday, February 4, 2015 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Providence Mennonite Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Emily Lengacher Scholarship Foundation or Barr-Reeve Scholarship Foundation.

Condolences may be made online at www.brocksmithblakefuneralhomes.com.