Joann Minor Smith aged 87 passed away August 27th 2021 in Redlands, California. Joann was born November 16th 1933 in Chesterfield, Indiana to John and Winona Minor. She grew up in Anderson, Indiana and moved to San Bernardino, California where she and Gerald Smith were married on October 11th 1955 and they have resided in Redlands, California ever since.
Joann had a heart of gold, she loved taking care of people and it showed in all aspects of her life. She fostered dozens of children throughout her life and worked at Terracina Convalescent Home as a Certified Nurses Aide for 32 years.
Joann was always the life of the party with her funny stories and her exuberant personality. She is loved by so many and will be deeply missed by all those who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her sisters; Pansy, Marjorie, Bonnie, Shirley and Virginia. She is survived by her husband Gerald V. Smith, Jr. Her brother Joe Minor and her children Tracie (Jim) Barrett, Kevin (Lupe) Smith, Kelly Snodgrass and Anthony (Yolanda) Smith. Many grandchildren and great grandchildren.