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1937
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2024
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Joan Smith Obituary
02/20/1937 - 12/27/2024
Joan was a native daughter of San Francisco.
Predeceased by her father, mother, and two sisters, Joan was deeply loved and will be greatly missed by her children: Eliot (Jeannine), Siovonne (Bob), Walter, Nicole (Paul); grandchildren (Diane, Louis, Colette, Amber, Brian), (Jean-Pierre), (Rachel, Jack, Dylan, Payton); great-granddaughter (Stevie); sister Annette, and nieces and nephews.
Joan was a woman of strong faith. She attended St. Cecilia's School, St. Rose Academy, and City College. A storyteller, she often shared stories from her past of people and days gone by. She liked to help others, and loved all animals, especially dogs.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Cecilia's Church on Friday, January 17th at 11:00am.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Anthony Foundation (www.stanthonysf.org) or SPCA (www.sfspca.org).
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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Colleen Williams
January 14, 2025
Dear Eliot, Siovonne, Walter and Nicole, We are sorry about the loss of your Mom. May she rest in eternal peace . Colleen and Tim Williams
Lisa Maffei
January 10, 2025
I remember your Mom
very fondly. We worked together at UCB back in the 70´s. She was so sweet and kind. Condolences.
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