DIXON — JoAnne H Smith age 80 of Dixon, formerly of Oregon, died Sunday July 7, 2024 at her home. She was born July 16, 1943 the daughter of Henry and Edna (Mackey) Behrens. JoAnne worked at Oregon Living and Rehab. for over 20 years.
She married John E Smith on Sept. 8, 1962 in Oregon, IL, and he preceded her in death on Jan 8, 2010. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one brother John Behrens.
JoAnne is survived by her children Bryan Smith, Gary (Edith) Smith, Cynthia (David) Pickering all of Dixon; two grand daughters Alyssa (Shaun) Good and Stephanie (Chris) Grogg; three great grandchildren Noah Good, Renji Good and Sophia Grogg. She is also survived by one brother Roger (Mary) Behrens of Rock Falls and one sister Mary Derr of Rockford.
Funeral services will be on Thursday July 11, 2024 at 3:00 PM at the Jones Funeral Home in Dixon. Visitation will be on Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow the services at Riverview Cemetery in Oregon. A memorial has been established to the Granny Rose Animal Shelter in Dixon. Online condolences can be left at www.thejonesfh.com
