Rita Jo Smith Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Rita Jo Smith of Owensboro, Kentucky, who passed away on June 24, 2022, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Pearl Nugent and Helen Bates Nugent; her husband William Robert Smith; her stepmother MeryI Nugent; and her granddaughter Olivia Wainscott McGehee.
She is survived by: her children, Steve Smith of Owensboro, Bobby Smith of Owensboro, Jeff Smith (Deanna) of Owensboro, Mike Smith (Charlotte) of Owensboro, Art Smith (LeAnn) of Philpot, Teresa Gish (Mark) of Philpot and Becky Burge (Neal) of Texas; her grandchildren, B. J. of Owensboro, Billy of Owensboro, Lindsey of Owensboro, Logan (Destiny) of Owensboro, Jansen of Owensboro, Scott (Jensen) of Owensboro, Sydney of Owensboro, Ansley Smith of Owensboro, Grant Smith of Ohio County, Rob Park (Sarah) of Philpot, Renee Boehman (Jon) of Philpot, Chris of Texas, Ryan Chambers of Texas and Scarlett DeMoss of Texas; and her sisters, Glenda Kelly (Joe) and Sandra Swihart (Charles).
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Owensboro Humane Society, 2101 W. 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY 42301.
