Jo-Ann Smith passed away on August 23, 2012. She was born in Columbus on February 9, 1937 to Sarah and Howard Carson. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Paul Smith Sr. and her parents. Jo-Ann is survived by her sons; Paul Jr. (Cyndi), Michael (Linda), Brian Sr. (Tina); daughter, Teresa (Jay) Rings, eleven grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren; siblings, Johnnie (Sharon), Oscar Sr. (Kay), Doris (Dick) Hook, and Donna (Bill) Cooper. Special friends, Pat Tonti, Tami Lewis, and the Kelly family. Visitation will be held on Monday August 27, 2012 from 2-4 and 6-7:30pm at the SCHOEDINGER Hilltop Chapel 3030 W. Broad St.with a memorial service starting at 7:30pm with Pastor Glenn Perry officiating. Contributions may be made to Home Reach Hospice 180 E. Broad St. Fl. 32 Columbus, OH 43215-9946. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to sign Jo-Ann’s online guest book or to leave a special memory. What A Wonderful Life.
