Josephine Ann Smith, 89, passed away peacefully November 9, 2020. She was born October 5, 1931 and raised in Pueblo, graduating from Pleasant View High School in Blende. She moved to Beulah to raise her family and was a bookkeeper at various car dealerships for over 25 years. She was the proud owner of Quick Shoe Sales in Pueblo.
After retirement she returned to Pueblo where she has lived the past 10 years. Jo was known for her quick and spunky sense of humor, love of hummingbirds, bacon, and her beloved poodle sparky.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Pauline Giadone; brother, Jack Giadone; and husband, Robert M. Smith. She is survived by her children, Patty Minkler of Colorado City, Carl (Donna) Smith of Port Lavaca, Texas, and Tina (Hobart) Garrison of Pueblo West; grandchildren, Jody Minkler, Stacey Minkler, Jason Smith, Hope Fields and Heather Fields; 6 great grandchildren; and numerous friends and neighbors.
A memorial and celebration of her life will be held at a later date. A private service prior to interment will be at Imperial Memorial Gardens.
