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Vivienne Caroline Smith

1939 - 2023

Vivienne Caroline Smith obituary, 1939-2023, San Jose, CA

BORN

1939

DIED

2023

Vivienne Smith Obituary

Vivienne "Vicki" Caroline
(Willet) Smith
November 5, 1939
May 2, 2023

Vivienne 'Vicki' Caroline Smith, 82, of Colorado Springs, passed away surrounded by family on May 2nd. A memorial service followed by a Celebrate Life reception will be held at 3pm on July 7th at the Double Tree Colorado Springs.
Vicki was predeceased by her parents, Thomas and Madeline Willet, her husband Lanny Smith, her siblings, Tom, Pat, Marge, Vern, Don, stepbrothers, Tom and Ted Knight and her daughter Sherri. She is survived by her sister Dottie, her sons, Mike and Bradley, her adult stepchildren, Lee, Steve, Michelle and fifteen grandchildren.
Vicki was always smiling and laughing, and rarely was she not positive and well spoken. She will be deeply missed by those whose lives she touched, but she will be well remembered for her love of family and friends.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Gazette on Jun. 29, 2023.

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