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Margaret Joan “Jo” Strong Smith

Birth	:	14 Mar 1932 Greenfield, Adair County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	27 Dec 2020 Conrad, Grundy County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Emerson Cemetery, Emerson, Mills County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0325012, -95.4021988
Description	:	Margaret Joan “Jo” Smith, the daughter of Floyd L. and Gertrude M. (Mitchell) Strong was born March 14, 1932 at Greenfield, Iowa. She passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Conrad, Iowa, at the age of 88 years, 9 months and 13 days. Jo was raised in the Orient, Iowa area. She graduated in 1949, from the Orient Consolidated High School as class valedictorian. Jo attended Iowa State University, graduating in 1953, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics Education. On June 28, 1953, Jo was united in marriage to Russell Smith... Read More	Margaret Joan “Jo” Smith, the daughter of Floyd L. and Gertrude M. (Mitchell) Strong was born March 14, 1932 at Greenfield, Iowa. She passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Conrad, Iowa, at the age of 88 years, 9 months and 13 days. Jo was raised in the Orient, Iowa area. She graduated in 1949, from the Orient Consolidated High School as class valedictorian. Jo attended Iowa State University, graduating in 1953, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics Education. On June 28, 1953, Jo was united in marriage to Russell Smith in Orient. At the time of their wedding, Russell was serving in the U.S. Air Force, so when he received orders to report to Anchorage, Alaska, Jo returned to her parents home and taught for one semester at Orient Consolidated School—the same school she had graduated from. Later, she joined Russell in Anchorage and they really enjoyed living in Alaska for 16 months. They returned to farm in Montgomery County until 1969, when they made the family farm near Emerson their home. Besides being involved in all their children’s activities, Jo served with the Mills County Extension Home Economic committee, youth committee and as a 4-H leader. She was also involved with the Mills County Genealogical Society, Rainbow Girls Advisory Board, the Methodist Church women’s group and Parish Council, and Asbury Neighborhood Club. In 1993, Jo and Russell moved to Red Oak, where she continued to be active in P.E.O. Chapter HB, Order of Eastern Star in Emerson and later Atlantic chapter, the Red Oak Presbyterian Church and Presbyterian Women-Rebecca Circle, AAUW America Association of University Women, Red Oak Book and Study Club, Acorn Acres Housing Board, Montgomery County Memorial Hospital Foundation Board and Auxiliary volunteer, YMCA volunteer and Red Oak Public Library volunteer. Jo treasured her family and friends dearly. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Russell Smith on September 9, 2010; and sisters: Barbara LaFollette and Carolyn Cole. Jo is survived by her two children: Jacquelyn (Brad) Stevens of Conrad, IA and Gary (Anne) Smith of Glenwood, IA; grandsons: Brady (Melissa) Smith of Emerson, IA, Grant Stevens of Glenwood Springs, CO and Clark Stevens of Chicago, IL; granddaughter, Emily (Matt) Portrey of Glenwood, IA; great-grandsons: Michael and Ethan Portrey of Glenwood, IA; great-granddaughters: Oliva and Emma Portrey of Glenwood, IA and Sawyer Smith of Emerson, IA; and step-great-granddaughter, Shayna Portrey of Kansas City, MO; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn. Funeral Service will be held Thursday, December 31, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. Presbyterian Church, Red Oak, Iowa Burial in Emerson Cemetery, Emerson, Iowa Rev. Caryn Pedersen, Officiating Facial coverings and social distancing is required. Jo’s service will be live-streamed on Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home’s Facebook page. Open Viewing will be Wednesday, December 30, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home, Red Oak Memorials may be directed to the Presbyterian Church or Red Oak Public Library. Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Margaret Joan “Jo” Strong Smith's memorial is located at: Emerson Cemetery, Emerson, Mills County, USA.
When did Margaret Joan “Jo” Strong Smith death?
Margaret Joan “Jo” Strong Smith death on 27 Dec 2020 in Conrad, Grundy County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.0325012
Longitude: -95.4021988

Family Members:

Parent

Floyd L. Strong

(1900 - 1968)

Gertrude M. Mitchell Strong

(1900 - 1995)

Spouse

Russell Forrest Smith

(1930 - 2010)

Siblings

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Emerson Cemetery
Emerson, Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0325012, -95.4021988

2. Lowens Cemetery
Garfield Township, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0527728, -95.3758292

3. North Grove Cemetery
Hastings, Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0161018, -95.4618988

4. Hastings Cemetery
Hastings, Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0097008, -95.4993973

5. Walnut Cemetery
Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9519005, -95.3741989

6. South Grove Cemetery
Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9775009, -95.4931030

7. Salem Cemetery
Red Oak, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9733009, -95.3088989

8. Wearin Cemetery
Malvern, Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0395000, -95.5313000

9. Farm Creek Cemetery
Henderson, Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1319008, -95.4186020

10. Wesley Chapel Cemetery
Henderson, Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1019249, -95.4987793

11. Cotten Cemetery
Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0845000, -95.5167000

12. Saylers Farm Cemetery
Henderson, Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1083300, -95.4919440

13. Parker Cemetery
White Cloud, Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9737649, -95.5184363

14. David Farm Cemetery
West Township, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9249960, -95.3766593

15. Gomer Cemetery
Wales, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1171989, -95.3082962

16. Saint Marys Cemetery
Red Oak, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0447006, -95.2275009

17. Buckner Cemetery
Wales, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1595600, -95.3440700

18. Hewitt Cemetery
Red Oak, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9850006, -95.2335968

19. Evergreen Cemetery
Red Oak, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0228004, -95.2205963

20. Malvern Cemetery
Malvern, Mills County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9886017, -95.5785980

21. Monroe Cemetery
Imogene, Fremont County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8880997, -95.4222031

22. Center Ridge Cemetery
Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1452141, -95.2787018

23. L Laire Property Cemetery (Defunct)
Sherman Township, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0958257, -95.2224927

24. Saint Clair Cemetery
Red Oak Township, Montgomery County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0598400, -95.2049810