Joann K. Smith

Joann K. Smith, 70, of Marshalltown, IA, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2017 in the comfort of her own home, after a battle with ovarian cancer. Public visitation for Joann will be held from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Mitchell Family Funeral Home.  A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.  Memorial contributions may be directed to the family and will be distributed to Joann’s 3 favorite charities.  For further information or to send a condolence please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call (641) 844-1234.   Mitchell Family Funeral Home is caring for Joann and her family.Joann was born on November 8, 1947, to Harold and Shirley (Leonard) Snyder in Marshalltown, Iowa.  She graduated in 1965 from Marshalltown High School.  Joann married Gerald Smith in 1965; they lived most of their lives on acreage East of Marshalltown where they raised their two daughters. Joann’s pride and love were her daughters and grandchildren.  She also loved animals of all kinds, reading mystery novels, gardening (vegetables and flowers), playing board games, doing word puzzles and listening and dancing to “50’s and 60’s Rock N’ Roll music. Left to cherish her memory are her husband: Gerald Smith, of Marshalltown, IA; two daughters: Chris Cosimi, of Bellevue, NE and Carmen (Michael) Taylor, of Goshen, KY; four grandchildren: Peter Cosimi, of Elkhorn, NE; Cassie Cosimi, of Bellevue, NE; Keegan Taylor, of Goshen, KY and Skylar Taylor, of Goshen, KY; brothers: Thomas (special friend, Pat) Snyder, of Marshalltown, IA and John (Cecile) Snyder, of Fargo, ND; pets: Molly and Punkin; two very special nieces: Nancy Tappe, of Colo, IA and Cindy Jennings, of Nevada, IA; as well as many close family and friends. Joann was preceded in death by her parents.