Karin R. Smith Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Karin R. Smith, 76, of Oxford, passed away on Thursday, December 26th, 2019 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN, after a brief battle with cancer. Karin was born in 1943 in Remscheid, Germany, to Alfred Rollinghoff and Aurelia Grisail Rollinghoff. She came to the United States as a bride in 1962, and lived in West Virginia and Maryland, before moving to Anniston in 1978; she later settled in Oxford and remained there for nearly thirty years before her passing. A skilled seamstress, Karin worked at Chalk Line Mill for many years, before returning to school and earning her Cosmetology license in 1995, and starting her second career, as a hairstylist. She worked at Oxford Beauty Shop for several years, up until the time of her illness. Karin was heavily involved in several civic organizations, including Lions Club, Pilot Club, Emblem Club, and the Elks Lodge, and she leaves behind many friends. Karin was an avid bowler and Auburn fan, and loved gardening and taking care of her yard. Karin is survived by her son, Michael (Julie) Smith of Nashville, her daughter, Kristine (Vern) Sahlyeh, also of Nashville, her adored granddaughter, Willa, and one surviving sister, Erika Hoffman of Remscheid, Germany. Karin was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert Smith, in 2014. Karin’s memorial service will be Sunday, January 19th, 2020, from 2-4PM, at Miller Funeral Home Event Center in Oxford, AL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lion's Club.

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Karin R. Smith

December 26, 2019