Christel Smith
September 30, 1942 - October 22, 2020
Christel Smith (Serwe), 78, passed away at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital on October 22, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gertrude and Heinrich Serwe; step-father, Kurt Fromm; and sister, Karin Saager. She was born and raised in Germany. She loved going to the beach and spending time with her family. She was a stay at home domestic goddess and could dance like wind was under her feet. To honor her play a rock and roll song and toast her in heaven. She is survived by her husband, Kirk W. Smith; daughters, Donna (Steven) and Carmen; grandchildren, Douglas and Sean Kelly, and Megan and Adam Wolfram; sister, Gabi (Heinz); and brothers, Peter (Doris) and Heinz (Ida).
Christel Smith (Serwe), 78, passed away at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital on October 22, 2020. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gertrude and Heinrich Serwe; step-father, Kurt Fromm; and sister, Karin Saager. She was born and raised in Germany.... View Obituary & Service Information