Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET

PORTLAND, INDIANA 47371

260-726-7171

bairdfreeman@yahoo.com

Carolyn Sue Smith, age 85, of Portland passed away on Friday October 13, 2023, in Willows of New Castle.  She was born in Wells County on April 13, 1938, the daughter of Lloyd and Dorothy (Wilson) Settle.  She was married on January 5, 1979, to Robert O. Smith and he passed away on January 22, 1998.  Sue was a graduate of Petroleum High School and was a member of American Legion Aux.  She retired from Americare after serving for many years as an office manager.

She is survived by three grandchildren Cassie Cavanaugh (husband Joe Kirby), Katelyn Jackson (husband Kevin) and Aaron Cavanaugh, Seven great grandchildren, a sister Shirley Short (husband Milton) of Bluffton, a niece Lori Nelson (husband Mike) of Bluffton, and a nephew Gary Short (wife Kelly) of Ossian.  She was preceded in death by a son David Cavanaugh, a daughter Mary Elizabeth Cavanaugh, a brother in-law Milton Short, and three brothers Fredrick Settle, Robert Settle, and Larry Settle.

Funeral services will be on Friday October 20th at 10:00 AM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home in Portland, Indiana, with Pastor Wayne Ward presiding.  Burial will follow in the Green Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday October 19th from 4:00 – 7:00 PM Memorials can be made to the choice of the donor.