Birth Date: 06/24/1987
Deceased Date: 07/22/2024
Marion Colleen Smith Warrick, known as Colleen, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024 after a short but intense fight with a rare genetic disorder called Wilson’s Disease. She was born on June 24th 1987 in Goldsboro, North Carolina to Reverend Danny Smith and Margie Smith.
She was preceded at death by her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Smith; her maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Crawford; her uncle Denny Crawford; and her mother in law Jeannie Warrick. She was also preceded in death by her mother and best friend, Margie Smith.
She is survived by her loving husband of 12 years, Andrew Warrick; her 7 year old son Wyatt Warrick; her father Reverend Danny Smith; her brother Daniel Smith, wife Beth Smith, and their daughter Darlene Smith.
Colleen was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She was a pastor’s kid and grew up baking alongside her mother, participating each year in the pie competition for the Wayne County Fair. Many years her and her mother brought home 1st place ribbons for her famous pies. She graduated from the University of Mount Olive and pursued a career as a CNA for several local healthcare facilities.
The family would like to express their gratitude for the loving staff and doctors at UNC Chapel Hill and UNC Hillsborough who cared for Colleen in her battle with Wilson’s Disease.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, July 27th, 2024 at 1pm at Temple City Church located in Selma, North Carolina. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Esther Davis Smith Endowment c/o North Carolina Foundation of Christian Ministries, P.O. Box 210, Mount Olive, NC 28365.
rip my dear…u will be missed way to young to leave this world but now your with our father in heaven