July 10, 1939 – April 15, 2026Cherie Marie Smith, 86, of Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026. Born on July 10, 1939, in Salt Lake City, she lived life on her own terms, independent in spirit, true to herself, and creative to her core. She found deep joy in her garden, her home, and her painting, and had a gift for making spaces feel cared for and alive. Cherie was a woman of strong convictions who was never afraid to s…