Karen Frisco Smith
October 11, 1950 – October 23, 2020
Karen Marie Smith, 70, of Prince Frederick, MD passed away at her home with her family by her side, on Friday, October 23, 2020. On October 11, 1950 the most amazing woman and mother I would ever know was born to the late Victor and Ophelia Birdie Frisco in Prince Frederick, MD. Karen was also preceded in death by her brothers, Richard and James Frisco.
She grew up in Hallowing Point on the Patuxent River which is where her great love of the water began. While growing up she spent every moment she could on the beach or in the water. She graduated from Calvert High School in 1968.
Karen married her high school sweetheart, the late William Clifton Smith, in 1969 and they lived together in Prince Frederick for 44 years until his death in 2013. She is survived by her son, James Clifton Smith and her daughter Sandra Lynn Smith, her granddaughters Samantha Marie and Haley Renee Smith, her honorary granddaughter, Tifani Marie Evans, her niece Debbie Frisco, and several great nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her honorary grandson Kyle James Hooper.
She worked at Calvert Memorial Hospital for almost 30 years having many different roles in those years. Although her main role was the manager of the patient access department. The hospital was a perfect place for her to work considering her genuine kindness, caring, and love for people and helping them. She was unforgettable to most people that met her and could make friends anywhere. I was always amazed by how almost everywhere we went she knew someone. We always knew when we went somewhere with her and couldn’t find her that she had found someone she knew to talk to. Mom had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to joke around just to make other people laugh and be happy. I can’t count the number of times she told me how good it made her feel to help someone and there is certainly a long list of people she lent a helping hand. Her amazing strength and faith are probably two of the biggest qualities people noticed about her. On Sunday mornings she loves to go to church at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. She was very active in the church by serving on the vestry and teaching a children’s Sunday school class.
One of her biggest passions was shooting pool which she did for many, many years and she loved her many pool friends she made over the years. Fishing was also a much loved hobby of hers. She also loved just going out for a boat ride. She just loved being around the water which is why I think Ocean City was one of her favorite places to visit. Also, as most of you know, she loved a good party and was the life of the party. She loved to dance at parties and she definitely knew how to have fun and loved life. I think the fact that so many people loved her shows what a wonderful person she was. We will all miss her so much more than I think she ever realized. We will all miss her and love her always.
We will be having a reception in her honor at the American Legion, Post 238, 6265 Brandywine RD Hughesville, MD 20637 on November 7, 2020 at 4:00.
Contributions can be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church at 25 Church Street, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.
Condolences
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27 Oct 2020
8:15pm
My sincere condolences to all who loved Karen❤ She touched all of our hearts and will be missed. Much love to Jimmy and Sandy.
Forever your friend
DeeDee Kagle Skidmore
City
Hughesville
State
MD
27 Oct 2020
11:01pm
I worked with Karen for many, many years at Calvert Memorial Hospital. Not only was she a valuable member of the hospital, and a much appreciated co-worker, I also considered her my friend. I have many fond memories of Karen. My deepest condolences and prayers to her family. Ginny Bumgarner
City
Chesapeake Beach
State
Maryland
28 Oct 2020
7:24am
So sorry hear of Karen’s passing. Will always remember her to be the life of the party and always helping out.
She will be missed ” Class of 68 CSH “.
City
Saint Leonard
State
Maryland
28 Oct 2020
10:01am
Jimmy and Sandy I’m very sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful lady. Prays to you and the family.
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
28 Oct 2020
11:38am
Karen was an active & valued member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. She was always willing to jump in and help others, particularly the young members at Sunday School. Karen’s easy and welcoming smile will be greatly missed by many. My prayers go out to her family in their time of sorrow.
City
Huntingtown
State
Maryland
28 Oct 2020
11:42am
I am so sorry for the passing of a wonderful Lady and family member you will be missed Karen but you are now with the love of your life Bill. My prayers go out to your children and the rest of your family.
City
Prince Frederick
State
Maryland
28 Oct 2020
4:14pm
Condolences and prayers to Karen’s family. She was a special woman and will be missed by many.
City
Aquasco
State
Maryland
28 Oct 2020
6:45pm
I worked with Karen many years at CMH. She was a valued friend, My condolences to Jimmy, Sandy and the rest of her family. Now she and Bill can continue being together.
City
Lusby
State
Maryland
29 Oct 2020
7:41am
So sorry to hear about Karen condolences to all her family knew her for many years she was a great person.
City
goodyear
State
arizona
29 Oct 2020
8:30am
Rest In Peace My Dear Friend… We Will Miss You Dearly Pretty Lady.
City
Lewes
State
Delaware
29 Oct 2020
12:44pm
Sandy, Jimmy, Samantha, and Haley,
Your Mom and Grandmother was a very special person. Working closely with her at St. Paul’s Sunday school was a time I will always remember. She was enthusiastic about working with the Sunday school and deeply cared for the students. I remember her enjoyment at one of the dances held at St. Paul’s. I will miss her smile, laughter, and her “We can do this attitude”. Samantha and Haley, the St. Paul’s teachers and students send their love to you , and will think of your grandmother when we have our Chapel service which she so much enjoyed.
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
29 Oct 2020
6:29pm
Sorry to hear of Karen’s passing I remember her from school she was a hoot and always a great gal you will be greatly missed
City
Etowah
State
Tennessee
31 Oct 2020
12:48pm
Karen gave many of us our starts at Calvert Memorial Hospital. I still can’t see what she saw in me many moons ago but I am glad she saw more than others. RIP and you will always be one of my special angels. Jimmy and Sandy thank you for sharing this wonderful lady with all of us trying to find our way in life.
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
31 Oct 2020
10:15pm
I am sorry to read of Karen passing.I grew up around Hallowing Point also, and I knew all in Karen’s family, as I would spend lots of time on the river in the 60s and 70s..
City
Prince Frederick
State
Maryland
4 Nov 2020
12:09pm
Miss Karen and I started teaching Sunday School back in the 1970’s at St. Paul’s. I also played the piano for the chapel service for many years and I loved working with Karen. My daughter Lisa considered her a second mother and she and Sandy were in nursery and Sunday School together and stayed in touch because of Karen. She was a kind and caring person and always had something nice to say and often funny. She was indeed the life of the party and her laughter was infectious. She will be missed by all who knew her. Our deepest sympathy to Sandy, Billy, Debbie and her beloved grandchildren who will always be able to say she had a life well lived.
City
PRINCE FREDERICK
State
MD
6 Nov 2020
8:23pm
Sandy, Jimmy, Samantha and Haley, Your Mom and Grandma was one of a kind. She was the life of the party wherever she went. We so enjoyed going to the Orioles games with her. She was always making sure everyone else was okay and had what they needed. She truly loved her family and her St. Paul’s family. Jack has known her almost his whole life and always thought the world of her. I have known her for about 20 years since I started going to St. Paul’s. We will all surely miss her smiling face and positive attitude. We got this Karen, Rest in the peace of the Lord. We love you!!
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
8 Nov 2020
11:44pm
Karen, my heart is broken!
I am so grateful that I got to visit with you last year. I’ve known you since I was 14 years old. You were an awesome friend. The fun we had! God Bless Jimmy and Sandy and their families. I know you will be looking after them! I know you will be missed. I love you my friend!
City
LAKE PLACID
State
FL
10 Nov 2020
10:40am
I have known Karen since her childhood, and shared our mutual love of St. Paul’s, especially seeing her lifetime joyful service. She was a wonderful example to us all. I will miss her. Rest in Peace, Karen.
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
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My sincere condolences to all who loved Karen❤ She touched all of our hearts and will be missed. Much love to Jimmy and Sandy.
Forever your friend
DeeDee Kagle Skidmore
I worked with Karen for many, many years at Calvert Memorial Hospital. Not only was she a valuable member of the hospital, and a much appreciated co-worker, I also considered her my friend. I have many fond memories of Karen. My deepest condolences and prayers to her family. Ginny Bumgarner
So sorry hear of Karen’s passing. Will always remember her to be the life of the party and always helping out.
She will be missed ” Class of 68 CSH “.
Jimmy and Sandy I’m very sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful lady. Prays to you and the family.
Karen was an active & valued member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. She was always willing to jump in and help others, particularly the young members at Sunday School. Karen’s easy and welcoming smile will be greatly missed by many. My prayers go out to her family in their time of sorrow.
I am so sorry for the passing of a wonderful Lady and family member you will be missed Karen but you are now with the love of your life Bill. My prayers go out to your children and the rest of your family.
Condolences and prayers to Karen’s family. She was a special woman and will be missed by many.
I worked with Karen many years at CMH. She was a valued friend, My condolences to Jimmy, Sandy and the rest of her family. Now she and Bill can continue being together.
So sorry to hear about Karen condolences to all her family knew her for many years she was a great person.
Rest In Peace My Dear Friend… We Will Miss You Dearly Pretty Lady.
Sandy, Jimmy, Samantha, and Haley,
Your Mom and Grandmother was a very special person. Working closely with her at St. Paul’s Sunday school was a time I will always remember. She was enthusiastic about working with the Sunday school and deeply cared for the students. I remember her enjoyment at one of the dances held at St. Paul’s. I will miss her smile, laughter, and her “We can do this attitude”. Samantha and Haley, the St. Paul’s teachers and students send their love to you , and will think of your grandmother when we have our Chapel service which she so much enjoyed.
Sorry to hear of Karen’s passing I remember her from school she was a hoot and always a great gal you will be greatly missed
Karen gave many of us our starts at Calvert Memorial Hospital. I still can’t see what she saw in me many moons ago but I am glad she saw more than others. RIP and you will always be one of my special angels. Jimmy and Sandy thank you for sharing this wonderful lady with all of us trying to find our way in life.
I am sorry to read of Karen passing.I grew up around Hallowing Point also, and I knew all in Karen’s family, as I would spend lots of time on the river in the 60s and 70s..
Miss Karen and I started teaching Sunday School back in the 1970’s at St. Paul’s. I also played the piano for the chapel service for many years and I loved working with Karen. My daughter Lisa considered her a second mother and she and Sandy were in nursery and Sunday School together and stayed in touch because of Karen. She was a kind and caring person and always had something nice to say and often funny. She was indeed the life of the party and her laughter was infectious. She will be missed by all who knew her. Our deepest sympathy to Sandy, Billy, Debbie and her beloved grandchildren who will always be able to say she had a life well lived.
Sandy, Jimmy, Samantha and Haley, Your Mom and Grandma was one of a kind. She was the life of the party wherever she went. We so enjoyed going to the Orioles games with her. She was always making sure everyone else was okay and had what they needed. She truly loved her family and her St. Paul’s family. Jack has known her almost his whole life and always thought the world of her. I have known her for about 20 years since I started going to St. Paul’s. We will all surely miss her smiling face and positive attitude. We got this Karen, Rest in the peace of the Lord. We love you!!
Karen, my heart is broken!
I am so grateful that I got to visit with you last year. I’ve known you since I was 14 years old. You were an awesome friend. The fun we had! God Bless Jimmy and Sandy and their families. I know you will be looking after them! I know you will be missed. I love you my friend!
I have known Karen since her childhood, and shared our mutual love of St. Paul’s, especially seeing her lifetime joyful service. She was a wonderful example to us all. I will miss her. Rest in Peace, Karen.