Carole Sue Smilack, a resident of Alpharetta, Georgia, died on March 2nd, 2026 at the age of 85. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

Location of Service:

The Davidson/Hermelin Chapel of Clover Hill Park Cemetery

Date of Service:

Sunday March 8th, 2026

Time of Service:

1:00 PM  

Interment at:

Clover Hill Park, 2425 E 14 Mile Rd, Birmingham, MI

Officiant:

Rabbi Harold Loss  

Shiva Information:

The family will be sitting through Tuesday evening at the residence of Albert and Terri Haddad, 30620 Rosemond Dr. Franklin MI 48025 Phone: (248) 613-9796.

Religious services will be held Sunday, Monday and Tuesday evenings at 7:00PM.

Shiva Hours:
Each day from 5:00PM until 8:00PM.  
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Charitable contributions:

Alzheimers Association
25200 Telegraph Rd. Suite 100
Southfield, MI 48033
Phone: 800.272.3900  

Family Members:

Beloved wife of the late Harland Smilack. She is survived by children, Alisa Wasilewski (Geno Wasilewski), Joanne Ehlinger (John Ehlinger), Adam Katz (Ruth Katz), Barbara Buxton (Arthur Flink), Steven Smilack (Barbara Smilack), Joel Smilack (Jackie Smilack). Devoted sister of Barbara Kovan and David Valensky (Kristan Valensky). Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren and many loving nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.  

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