Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
JOANNA SMITH Obituary
On the morning of November 5, 2020, Joanna Yvonne Smith of Dayton, died at the age of 78. Joanna was born to Freda and Dale White on October
13, 1942. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Teaching from Central State University, followed by her Masters in Education from University of Dayton and taught in Dayton Public Schools for 35 years. Joanna is proceeded in death by her mother Freda and her father Dale White, sister Tonya Blair and brother Renee Betts and is survived by her brother Dale (Barbara) White, sons Farrand Smith, Amon (Mandi) Smith, grandchildren Sachet Smith, Amon Smith, Laila Smith, special cousins Janice Coates, Stephlynn Coates, Tishca Coates, brother-in-law Paul (Tonya) Blair, nieces October J. Blair, Nicole Blair-Grantham, Amy Kelly, nephews Paul K. Blair II, Jason White and several cousins.
Joanna was an active member of SGI of Dayton and enjoyed spending time with her family. Joanna was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2013, followed by Stage 4 Bone Cancer in 2017. Joanna fought a courageous fight, provided her family a blueprint on how to live, to be present in the moment, live one day at a time, and to never give up. In Joanna's honor
a public memorial service will be held at 11 AM on
November 12, 2020, at Donald Jordan Memorial Chapel (www.donaldjordanmemorialchapel.com/dayton) 4882 Germantown Pk, Dayton OH 45417, followed by her burial at West Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank the staff at Miami Valley Hospital Neuro Unit, and the staff of Hospice of Dayton for the care that was provided to Joanna. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Hospice of Dayton.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for JOANNA SMITH
Sponsored by Donald Jordan Memorial Chapel-Dayton.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in JOANNA SMITH's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for JOANNA SMITH
Nov
12
Memorial service
11:00 a.m.
Donald Jordan Memorial Chapel-Dayton4882 Germantown Pike, Dayton, OH 45417
Funeral services provided by:
Donald Jordan Memorial Chapel-Dayton4882 Germantown Pike, Dayton, OH 45417
How to support JOANNA's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor JOANNA SMITH's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
