Joann Smith

Joann Smith, 86, of Galesburg, died at 4:50 p.m. Tuesday, November 22, 2016 in Galesburg.

Joann was born January 6, 1930 in ??, the daughter of George and Neva Randolph Clevenger. She married Donald William Smith on September 24, 1948 in Knoxville. He preceded her in death on July 2, 2014.

Joann is survived by one son, Jeff (Debbie) Smith of Galesburg; two grandchildren, Melissa (Andrew) Farris and Jeff “J.D.” (Tania) Smith, Jr.; and six great grandchildren, Damon, Quinn, Cloe, Blaze, Cayden, and Braddock. Along with her husband and parents, Joann was preceded in death by two sons, James David and Donald Randy Smith; one daughter, Tammy Smith; and one granddaughter, Tammy Smith.

Joann worked for several years at Burger King in Galesburg. She spent most of her years being a mother and a wife. She enjoyed camping and reading; being with her family. She was a longtime and active member at Colonial Baptist Church, where she enjoyed many church activities and taught Sunday school for many years. She loved to eat at Sirloin Stockade and love the staff. She will be long remembered as a giving person, as she always put everyone else first.

Visitation will be 1-1:30 p.m. Saturday at Colonial Baptist Church, with memorial services at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Darrell Grimm will officiate. Cremation rites have been accorded. Arrangements have been entrusted to Watson-Thomas Funeral Home and Crematory, Galesburg. Memorials may be left in Joann’s memory to Colonial Baptist Church. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.watsonthomas.com.