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Jo Beth Smith Obituary
Lafayette, Louisiana - Our beloved and precious Jo Beth H. Smith, 93, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2016 at her home surrounded by family and best friend in Lafayette, Louisiana. Memorial Services will be held Thursday, June 23, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Covenant United Methodist Church located at 300 E. Martial Ave. Lafayette, Louisiana.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband Wayman W. Smith Jr. and two sons, Wayman W. Smith III and Joseph Allen Smith. She is survived by daughters Billie Brown and husband Gary, Valerie Williams and husband Steve and Jo Beth Smith; One son, David Loren Smith; Granddaughters, Deana Mitchell and husband Michael, Skye M. Smith; Grandson, Gary Brown Jr.; Best Friend, Patricia Battaglia.
Jo Beth was born in Winder, Georgia to Joseph Allen Huff and Vivian Dowis Huff on October 11, 1922. She was a graduate of Armstrong Junior College through an academic scholarship. While she was an accomplished musician, she had many other hidden talents. She was an active member of her church and dedicated her entire life to her faith and family.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, June 19, 2016 at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Savannah, Georgia.
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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel, Savannah, Georgia
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Ann Wade
June 19, 2016
Will miss you very much my friend.
May your family's happy memories give them peace and comfort.
Thank you for the valuable lessons you have
shared with us all.
Rest well and be blessed.
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June 18, 2016
May the beautiful memories of your loved one provide solace and strength during this difficult time. And may you find comfort in God's promise of life without end in Paradise.
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