Josephine “Jo” Smith
December 19, 2023 at 4:07 p.m.
Josephine “Jo” Smith, 86, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday December 13th, 2023 after an eight-year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and loved ones in the peace and comfort of her home in Bath.
Jo was born on May 30th, 1937 to Thomas and Ella Faye (Stone) Johnson of Estill County, Kentucky. She was the eldest of seven children.
Her memory will be forever cherished by her children: Linda, Keith, and Judy; grandchildren: Crystal, William, Jeff (Trish), Anthony (Marjorie), Shyla (Michael), Nathan, Yolanda, Donna (Travis), Tommy, Hailee, and Nicole, many great and great-great-grandchildren; her siblings: Irene, Laura (Earl), Harold Dean (Lou Ellen), and Wanda; several nieces and nephews, other family members and special life-long friends. Jo was preceded in death by her parents Tom and Ella Faye, brothers Clayton and Paul, former spouses Thomas Jr. and Raleigh Clark, son Phillip Hawkins & daughter-in-law Eileen, son-in-law Mike Corbin, infant niece Flora Faye, and granddaughter Billie Jo.
Though she was a daughter, sister, mother, and friend, Jo's most coveted role was that of Grandma. She relished the title and proved time and time again her love and devotion to her family. Grandma Jo, as she was affectionately called, had 12 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She loved each and every one of those kids, her heart never too full for another little one to adore. Her children and grandchildren describe Grandma Jo as the matriarch of their family and the glue that holds them all together. To them she is their rock, their queen, their main person, their true constant, and their saving grace. They'll think of her often, as a song, quote, scent, or special memory will always keep her in their hearts. They'll miss her immensely and her legacy of love, strength, and perseverance will be carried on through them for generations to come.
Services were held Monday at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville, Indiana 47012. Memorial donations to the family can be sent to the funeral home. A complete obituary is posted at www.cookrosenberger.com.
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Josephine “Jo” Smith, 86, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday December 13th, 2023 after an eight-year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and loved ones in the peace and comfort of her home in Bath.
Jo was born on May 30th, 1937 to Thomas and Ella Faye (Stone) Johnson of Estill County, Kentucky. She was the eldest of seven children.
Her memory will be forever cherished by her children: Linda, Keith, and Judy; grandchildren: Crystal, William, Jeff (Trish), Anthony (Marjorie), Shyla (Michael), Nathan, Yolanda, Donna (Travis), Tommy, Hailee, and Nicole, many great and great-great-grandchildren; her siblings: Irene, Laura (Earl), Harold Dean (Lou Ellen), and Wanda; several nieces and nephews, other family members and special life-long friends. Jo was preceded in death by her parents Tom and Ella Faye, brothers Clayton and Paul, former spouses Thomas Jr. and Raleigh Clark, son Phillip Hawkins & daughter-in-law Eileen, son-in-law Mike Corbin, infant niece Flora Faye, and granddaughter Billie Jo.
Though she was a daughter, sister, mother, and friend, Jo's most coveted role was that of Grandma. She relished the title and proved time and time again her love and devotion to her family. Grandma Jo, as she was affectionately called, had 12 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. She loved each and every one of those kids, her heart never too full for another little one to adore. Her children and grandchildren describe Grandma Jo as the matriarch of their family and the glue that holds them all together. To them she is their rock, their queen, their main person, their true constant, and their saving grace. They'll think of her often, as a song, quote, scent, or special memory will always keep her in their hearts. They'll miss her immensely and her legacy of love, strength, and perseverance will be carried on through them for generations to come.
Services were held Monday at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville, Indiana 47012. Memorial donations to the family can be sent to the funeral home. A complete obituary is posted at www.cookrosenberger.com.
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