Edna "Carol" Smyth

A celebration of life for Edna “Carol” Carolyn Smyth (Shellenbarger), 80, of North Bend will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 12, at the North Bend Community Center, 2222 Broadway Avenue in North Bend.

Carol was born August 19, 1943 in Independence, Oregon to Delbert Shellenbarger and Helen Meade and was the youngest of three children. She passed away peacefully August 2, 2024 in Eugene.

Carol moved to the Bay area around 1956 and graduated from North Bend High School in 1962. Carol worked at St. Catherine’s before marrying the love of her life, Edward Smyth in 1962 and they raised two children together.

Carol enjoyed spending time with her family, attending drag races, going out to the dunes, and was a friend to all who met her. She lived her life with no limits, always coming up with new adventures for her and her family to experience. Carol spent her days teaching her loved ones to find the humor in every situation and to never let your age limit your dreams. She loved fiercely and was equally adored by her friends and family.

She is survived by her son, Rick; daughter, Tammie and her husband, Bruce Sims; granddaughter, Chelsea Sims; great-granddaughter, Harper; great-grandson, Theo; niece, Aleta Shellenbarger and her son, Aaron; niece, Audra Prince and her family; honorary sons, Marcus Winn and Scott Davison; his wife Juliet, and son, Tristen; honorary granddaughter, Sarah Kilby and her children, Nick and Allie; and a large extended family including Danny Shellenbarger and wife, Carolee and several nieces and nephews.

Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.coosbayareafunerals.com

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Edna "Carol" Smyth, please visit our floral store.