Charmaine 'Babe" Smith, age, 71, passed away at home on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

Survived by her children; Jay (Stacy) Babiarz, Steve (Amanda) Babiarz; Mary (Michael) Kestel; Randy (Nicole) Smith; Crystal (Bill) Horn; Melissa (Steve) Malone; grandchildren Jacob, Johnathan Babiarz; Tyler Babiarz, Kayleigh Morris; Emily Smith; Paul Kestel; Andrew, Alexis, Mia and Ava Smith; Willow, Hazel, Maple and Sage Horn; Levi, Maebry and Sadie Malone; great grandson, Kane Morris; siblings, Tony Ortiz, Barbara (Wayne) Breymeyer, Linda Sparks and Dolly Pitula. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends also survive.

Preceded in death by her husband, David Smith; son, Dusty Smith, grandson, Ryan Smith, parents, Fabian (Louise) Ortiz; siblings, Michael Ortiz, Frank (Judy) Ortiz, Arlene (Earl) O'Hara, Renee (Larry) Newton and a sister infancy, Marie Ortiz.

Babe was an incredible woman that was loved by all. She was a wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and an amazing cook.

She was born November 28th, 1952, in Chicago, Illinois. She spent most of her days living in Manhattan with her husband, David Smith, and seven children. She began her career as a bartender and then became the proud owner of Gallagher's Pub with her husband Dave.

While living in Manhattan, she made many lifelong friends. She was a generous and understanding person who would always be willing to help, whether it was needing a place to stay or a nice warm meal. She also supported several community organizations through her business. She was a four-foot-tall woman with a bit of a temper which is why she earned a sign that was placed above her chair at Gallagher's Pub, "Bitch Boulevard". With her pointing finger and sharp glare, only her family and friends could understand.

During her younger years, she loved to dance, and sing to Oldies but Goodies while wearing her black leggings and high heels. She loved and enjoyed thunderstorms, reading Stephan King novels, and completing puzzles while watching Sci-Fi movies.

As years passed, Babe spent a lot of her time with her husband and children at her river house enjoying the pontoon boat. She would sit under the sun with her oversized sunglasses while drinking her favorite beverage, Vodka and Diet Pepsi, loving the time with her family and friends.

Her memory will be cherished and kept alive by her adoring and loving children, grandchildren, and friends.

Funeral services for Charmaine will be held on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 7:00 pm. Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm until the time of services. Private internment will be held at St. Joseph Cemetery, Manhattan, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Gigi's Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center-Gigisplayhouse.org.

Arrangements entrusted to Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, 507 S. State St., Manhattan, Il 60442.