Johanne Bailey Smith

Johanne B Smith, 68, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2017 in N Chesterfield after a lengthy battle with dementia. Born in Manchester NH on November 3, 1948, she was the daughter of Robert R. and Virginia H. Bailey. Though she retired from Christian Children’s Fund at the age of 65 one of her most memorable occupations was working for Bronco’s as the manager. She loved working with the staff not to mention the country singers that came through the door to include Billy Ray Cyrus, Conway Twitty and many more. Though she lost a lot of memories she would always talk about her adventures at Bronco’s. Throughout her years she served in several positions with PWP supporting adults and children alike through tough times of divorce and or departure of loved ones. She is survived by her five children and their spouses, fourteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Her sister and spouse along with their four children and grandchildren. She always felt that her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were her biggest accomplishments and would always tell anyone that would listen how proud she was of them all. Memorial service with be held on Thursday 5:30 pm, October 19, 2017 at Woody Funeral Home Huguenot Chapel. Celebration of life for family and friends following the service at 1200 Adkins Road, N Chesterfield, VA 23236.