Joanne Dee "Mama Jo" Smith

Joanne Dee "Mama Jo" Smith obituary, Washington, IL

Joanne Dee "Mama Jo" Smith

Joanne Smith Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory, Ltd. - Washington on Dec. 4, 2025.
Joanne Dee Smith "Mama Jo", 76, of West Peoria, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Carle Health Methodist Hospital in Peoria.
She was born April 27, 1949 in Camden, New Jersey to the late Robert and Marjorie Smith. She married Bob Smith and he preceded her in death.
Surviving are three sons, Travis (Stacey) Burdick, Robert (Marie) Burdick, Stephen Burdick Sr.; eleven grandchildren, Stephen Burdick Jr., Tyler Burdick, Erin Burdick, Ashton Burdick, Madison Burdick, KateLynne Davis, Anthony Daughty, Davina Daughty, David Daughty, Rachel Burdick, Shelby Burdick; three great-grandchildren, Westlynn Burdick, Isla Freeman, Lilianna Daughty.
She loved painting and other crafts. She was a member of the Red Hat Society for many years and enjoyed that greatly.
Per her wishes, cremation has been accorded. There will be a Celebration of Life at a later date. Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington is assisting the family with arrangements.
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