Charlotte Flowers Smith

Charlotte Flowers Smith “Aunt Charlotte” passed away peacefully and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 30, 2021, at the age of 93.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband William Glenn Smith, brother C.M. “Buck” Flowers and both of her parents Charles P. and Thelma M. Flowers.

She is lovingly remembered and survived by her niece Cynthia L. Flowers of Odessa, FL, and husband Charles Levin; nephew Gus Flowers of Gainesville, GA, and wife Jessica; niece Lucy Gravitt of Cumming, GA, and husband Jeremy; niece Karlene Schatz of Rogers, AR, and husband Tom; niece Katie Douglas of Sycamore, GA, and husband Tim; niece Celia Merritt of Rogers, AR, and husband Jim, and Glenn’s niece Carla Jones and nephew James Terry, along with 14 great nieces and nephews and several great, great nieces and nephews.  She is also survived by her loving sister-in-law and friend Ermadine Flowers of Gainesville, GA, and sister-in-law Betty Rosenbalm of Knoxville, TN, and husband Wheeler.

Aunt Charlotte was born on December 30, 1927, in Griffin, GA. She married her husband Glenn on August 22, 1948, and remained happily married until his death in 1992.  She was a member of Saint Paul United Methodist Church in Gainesville, GA for many years.  She enjoyed traveling including a cruise in Greece and Italy with niece Cindy and husband Charles in her mid-80’s.  She liked taking rides to the North Georgia mountains to see the flowers in the Spring and the leaves change colors in the Fall. She enjoyed bingo with friends at the American Legion, playing a few slot machines in Vegas, Cherokee,  Hard Rock in Tampa where she had a second home, and going out to eat.  Most of all,  she enjoyed and loved her family.  Her kindness and generosity through the years has impacted countless lives and her legacy of love will continue for years and generations to come.

The family wish to thank The Oaks at Limestone, Pruitt Healthcare and Pruitt Healthcare Hospice for helping Aunt Charlotte on her final journey in this life.

No visitation will be observed, and a private graveside service will be attended by the family.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia are welcomed to carry forward Aunt Charlotte’s love of animals.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA  30504 is in charge of arrangements.

Send online condolences to www.memorialparkfuneralhomes.com