Carmen Josephine Ellis Smith, 97, Rochester, died 11:40 a.m. Feb. 23, 2021.

She was born Feb. 22, 1924. In 1954 she married Glen Smith. He preceded her in death in 2002.

She is survived by her children; Steve Smith, Vincennes, Dean Smith, Albuquerque, N.M.; Nancy Smith, Rochester; granddaughters, Glenda Smith and Alicia Chappo.

The Good Family Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements