Joanne M. Smith, 76, of Coleman Road, Jamestown, passed away at home with her beloved husband by her side Saturday, July 27, 2024. She was born September 11, 1947, in Jamestown to Maurice E. and Jeannette Ericson Rashley.

Joanne graduated from Southwestern High School, then completing further education and becoming an LPN, both at Fenton Park Nursing Home and Private Duty Nursing. Her soul-filled caregiving morphed into living her compassion from home when she married Duane on February 14, 1999. From then on, Duane and Joanne were an interwoven team; touchingly, they went everywhere and did everything as a unit.

Textile-based artistry was not only a hobby, but a crafted skill, as Joanne was a phenomenal seamstress, knitter, and crocheter. She lovingly tended to her impressive garden each year, likewise, remaining devoted to Jamestown Community Chapel and her prominence in its women's groups. Together, Duane and Joanne were inspiring ballroom dancers.

Joanne leaves behind an afghan of love, including her husband, Duane; sons, Robert "Bob" (Stacey) Siperek of Lakewood and Raymond C. "Charlie" (Theresa) Siperek of Georgia; a daughter, Christine "Tina" (Shannon) Scott of Missouri; stepdaughters, Amanda (Jon) McKane of Westfield and Aimee (Chad) Zimmerman of Warren; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a brother, Sam Gross.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister and brother-in-law, Barb and Michael Aaron.

A memorial service for Joanne will be held Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 11:00 am at Jamestown Community Chapel with a luncheon to follow.

To cherish her memory, donations may be made to Jamestown Community Chapel, 35 Camp Street, Jamestown, NY 14701 or to Busti Volunteer Fire Department, 886 Mill Road, Jamestown, NY 14701.