Janet Smith, 88, of Davenport, Iowa passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at the Kahl Home in Davenport. A luncheon celebration of her life will be from 2-4 pm Sunday, October 28th at St. Johns United Methodist Church 109 E 14th St, Davenport, IA 52803. Memorials in Janet’s name may be made to St. Johns United Methodist church, St. Jude’s Children hospital or the Davenport Junior Theatre.
Janet was born in 1930 in Davenport, Iowa to Frederick and Marguerite Sporrey. She was united in marriage to Robert Smith on June 28, 1958 in Davenport, Iowa; he preceded her in death in September of 2013. Janet was an administrative assistant for many years, but the highlight of her career was raising her two children. She was an active member at St. John’s United Methodist Church, P.E.O., the Symphony Guild, and was a member of the Bridge Club for over 60 years. Janet loved listening to the symphony, spending time with friends, but most importantly she loved to laugh and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Those left to honor Janet’s memory are her daughter Kristin Meyer; grandchildren Alyssa (Adam) Kuehl, Ashlea (Matthew Elliott) Meyer, Zachary Meyer, and Richard Smith; great-grandchildren Alexandra and Anna; and her lifelong friend, Mrs. R. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her parents; son Kent Smith; and her brother Richard Sporrey.
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