A Memorial Service for Carol Browning Smith, 85, of Katy, TX, is scheduled for 2:00 PM Saturday, November 1, 2025, at St. John's United Methodist Church, 400 Jackson Street, Richmond, TX 77469.

Carol was born December 18, 1939, in Houston, TX, to Richard H. Browning and Ernestine Smith Browning. She passed away on October 10, 2025, in Katy, TX.

Carol met her beloved husband, Tommy, while they were both students at Lamar High School, and together they continued their education at Baylor University, where their lifelong love and partnership flourished into 67 years of love, laughter, and shared memories. Together, they built a beautiful life filled with family, faith, and countless adventures. Carol worked for many years at Herfort Diamond Ring Factory. She enjoyed travelling and spending time with her best friends, playing bridge, and reading. Carol was a great seamstress and enjoyed knitting. Most of all, she loved watching her grandson play baseball and seeing her granddaughter cheer.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Leonard Thompson "Tommy" Smith, her parents, and her son, Gregory Smith.

Carol is survived by her daughter, Ginger Strothers; granddaughter Megan Elaine Leyja; grandson Justin Lee Strothers and his wife Laura Strothers; great grandchildren Mylo Rome Leyja and Remi Quinn Leyja and their father Nino Leyja; grandson Andrew Smith; and daughter-in-law Sharon Smith.

Carol's memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved her, and her legacy of faith, love, and compassion will continue through her family.

Condolence messages may be written for the Smith family at www.garmanycarden.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 4th Street, Rosenberg, Texas 77471 (281)342-4671.