Jo Ann Smith

Jo Ann Smith Sunset, South Carolina Jo Ann Smith, 90, loving wife of the late Hovie M. Smith for 70 years entered in to her heavenly home on Tuesday, April 16th, 2025, at Manna Health Care in Pickens, SC. She formerly lived in Sunset community before becoming a resident of Manna in 2022. Born December 2nd,1934, in the Crowe Creek area on Pickens. Jo Ann, lovingly called “Jo” by the family, was the firstborn of five children of the late Alcie A. and Leila Cooper Ellenburg. She was a faithful member of Antioch Baptist Church in Sunset for over 60 years, where she previously served many years as the Sunday School teacher of the Senior Mother’s Class and was a member of the adult choir. She loved her church and church family. She enjoyed reading her Bible and sending cards of encouragement to others. Before her health declined, her hobbies were quilting, crocheting, gardening, and taking care of her flowers. She was employed with Singer Manufacturing in Pickens for several years. Jo Ann’s life was a testimony of faithfulness, kindness, and a loving gentle spirit. Her greatest joy in her life was spending time with her family. She was known for her delicious homemade biscuits, pound cakes, and making her delicious peanut butter fudge. She touched the hearts of many and leaves behind a legacy that will continue to shine through generations. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Jo Ann is survived by her loving children; Cathy Simmons (Norman), Nancy Keith (Ken), David Smith all of Sunset, SC. Randy Smith (Jill) of Pickens, SC. She is also survived by her five cherished grandchildren: Robyn Dodgens (Keith), Chad Keith (Audrey), Brent Simmons (Susie), Carrie Holder (Clayton), and Derek Smith (Hannah). Three step grandchildren; Jordan, C.J. and Andrea Radford; and 15 adored great- grandchildren; Abbey and Emma Dodgens, Hannah and Haley Simmons, Jackson and Carolina Keith, Jake, Luke, Evan, Joanna, Rachel, and Zeke Holder, Ever Smith, Cash Calvert, Naomi Smith. She also “adopted-in” Kari Peace (Lee) and their daughter, Sierra, as grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters: Mary Lois Holcombe, and Sandi Tinsley (Steve) both of Pickens, SC. A sister-in-law; Lee Ellenburg of Sunset, SC, a brother-in-law; Harold P. Waldrop of Greenville, SC. As well as many nieces and nephews, she dearly loved. In addition to her husband and parents, she is predeceased by a brother, R. C Ellenburg, a sister, Jean Waldrop, A brother-in-law, Horace Holcombe, and a sister-in-law, Velma Smith Bradley and her husband, Melvin. A funeral service to celebrate Jo Ann’s home going will be on Saturday, April 19,2025, at 3pm, at Antioch Baptist Church, 721 Eastatoee Creek Rd., Sunset, SC 29685, conducted by the Pastor, Dr. Barry Pace. Visitation will be at the church prior to the service at 2pm. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Pickens. Flowers are accepted, and memorial donations in Jo Ann’s honor may be made to Antioch Baptist Church, P.O. Box 602, Pickens, SC 29685 or to Traditions Health Hospice, 109 Laurens Rd., #1-A, Greenville, SC 29607. The family extends a heartfelt thank you to the dedicated caregivers of Manna Health Care and Traditions Hospice for their compassionate care and support. Mountain View Funeral Home is serving the Smith family.

Jo Ann Smith

December 2, 1934 - April 15, 2025