Karen Janenia Rogers Smith was a devout woman of God. She accepted the Lord at a young age and had been a member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church for over 57 years. She died on Jan. 20. She was 63.

Smith was a faithful member of the Angelic Chorus for over 45 years and her tambourine was always at her side. Through the years, she taught vacation Bible school and Bible study and was a member of the Praise and Worship team. She also loved to decorate and work in the garden.

Smith was born on March 3, 1948 in Fernwood to William Rogers and Sally Lites Rogers. She was the eldest of four children. She was educated in the Upper Darby School District. She obtained a dual degree from Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, majoring in medical and office technology. She was also a graduate of the Gospel Crusades Bible School.

She was married to Garrett H. Smith. They had six children. She was primarily a homemaker and loving mother to her son, Garrett Jr. who was born with special needs. Smith was very active with Garrett Jr., who faithfully participated in the Special Olympics.

Smith is survived by mother, Sally Lites Rogers; sister, Artensie Phillips; brother, Leroy Rogers; daughters Crystal Smith, Sally Brown and Tiffany Robbins; sons Garrett Smith Jr., James Smith and John Smith; sons-in-law Darrell Brown and Vincent Robbins; grandchildren Kierre, Karon, John Jr., Da’Shay, Cristine, Daniell and Melanie; great-grandchildren Elizabeth Rogers, Regina Rogers, Merlin Smith and Lony Smith; brother-in-law Bernard Smith; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Smith was preceded in death by her husband and her father.

Services were held Jan. 28 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. Francis Funeral Home handled the arrangements.