SMITH, CLAUDIA, MARIE (nee Hardenburgh), age 74, of Auburn Hills, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021. She was born on November 1, 1946, in Pontiac, Michigan, daughter to the late Oliver and Mary Hardenburgh (nee Theobald). Loving wife of the late Delbert; dear mother of Cindy (Chris) Lambert, Kim (Tim) Simmons, and the late Kenneth Smith; proud grandmother of Matthew (Kelli) Coleman, Christopher (Stephanie) Coleman and Joshua (Jessica) Coleman; great grandmother of Cameron Coleman and Madison Coleman; sister of Kenneth (Melissa) Hardenburgh, the late Mabel Hardenburgh and the late Alric Hardenburgh. The family will receive friends on Monday from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM at COATS FUNERAL HOME - Waterford. Due to pandemic restrictions only 25 guests are allowed in the funeral home at a time and masks are required for entry. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. A private Funeral Service will be held. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery in Pontiac, Michigan. Memorial donations in Claudia's name may be made to the St. Jude Children's Hospital. Kindly keep Claudia and her family in your thoughts and prayers during this time.