After her graduation from Big Spring High School, Jo married James C. “Red” Smith in January of 1953. They were married until his death in 1973. She worked as a bookkeeper until she retired. Being the strong woman and hard worker that she was, Jo continued to work as a bookkeeper for local charities even after her retirement. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing Bingo.
She is survived by her son, Chad D. Smith and daughter-in-law Teresa Ball-Smith; grandson, Wyatt Smith; brother, Billy R. Hill of Scottsdale, AZ; and sisters, Virginia Ziemer of Richardson, Barbara Duncan of Abilene, and Jane Swafford of Granbury.
Graveside services will be Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at 2 PM at Sunset Memorial Gardens with Dr. Jimmy Braswell officiating.
The Smith family is very grateful for the help of Jo’s many friends and the wonderful care she received at Medical Center Hospital. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you to consider making a memorial donation to the Odessa Westside Lions Club, PO Box 69407, Odessa, TX 79768.
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