Jo Ann Smith

Jo Ann Coontz Smith, 90, of Garrard County, passed away February 4, 2026 at Maplewood Health & Rehab. She was born on November 1, 1935 in Lincoln County, KY to the late Roscoe and Mildred Young Coontz.

Jo Ann was a devoted member of her community and spent many years working at the local apparel shop, where she served faithfully as both a sales clerk and manager. She took great pride in her work and was known for her kindness, dependability, and warm smile.

Her faith was central to her life. Jo Ann served as a Sunday school teacher at Lancaster Church of God for 20 years, where she touched countless lives through her dedication to the church

Above all, Jo Ann cherished her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who found her greatest joy in time spent with those she loved. She was a devoted wife to her husband, John, with whom she shared 68 years of marriage.

Jo Ann will be remembered for her gentle spirit, strong faith, and unwavering love for her family and community. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved. 

Surviving is her loving husband of 68 years, John Smith of Lancaster; a son, John Smith III of Danville, KY; a daughter, Rachel Dickerson (James) of Lancaster; three grandchildren, Ashley Smith, Richard Smith Simpson, and Emily Adkins (Jonathan); and five great-grandchildren. 

Along with her parents, Jo Ann was preceded in death by a brothers, Jackie, Johnny Mac, and Billy Coontz and a sister, Maize Long.

Funeral services will be 2:00 pm on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Spurlin Funeral Home. Family Visitation will be held from 11am- 12:00 and public visitation will be held from 12pm-2pm Wednesday. Burial will follow the funeral service at Lancaster Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Jimmy Dickerson, Keith Long, Wendell Long, Barry Howard, Will Begley, Jonathan Adkins, Dwight Coontz and Burt Watkins.

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