Amy Carol Smith, Class of 1973
Amy Carol Smith died peacefully at her home in North Wales, Pennsylvania, on July 26, 2021, after a two-year battle with cancer, a diagnosis she handled with pragmatism and grace. Amy was born on July 13, 1951, the daughter of Wendell and Ruby Smith, and grew up in Minerva, Ohio. She graduated from Minerva High School in 1969 and Muskingum College in 1973. After college she joined the United Methodist US-2 mission program for young adults, serving two years in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. She then attended United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, and was ordained in 1976, a proud member of the first wave of women clergy in the United Methodist Church. She served many churches in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference during her career, most recently Lehman Memorial United Methodist Church in Hatboro, and the First United Methodist Church of Phoenixville. She remained active in the conference even after her retirement in 2012. Amy was known for her long and steadfast friendships, her love of ice cream and baseball, and her inherent frugality. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 24 years, Timothy D. Caum, his three children and four grandchildren, who Amy loved as her own; her three siblings, Melissa (Dan) Clayton, Andrew (Ellen) Smith, and Sarah (Bill) Lange; her niece and three nephews. Amy's life was enriched by her church community, neighbors, and friends she cherished. The family wishes to thank them for their love and support during her illness.