SMITH, Janie

Norvel Owens Mortuary, Flagstaff, Arizona Janie S. Smith (April 28, 1933 ~ April 19, 2012) Janie S. Smith, 78, of Flagstaff passed away April 19, 2012. She was born April 28, 1933 in Post, Texas. A visitation will take place Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 2:30 pm followed by a funeral service at 3:00 pm, both at Norvel Owens Mortuary Chapel, 914 E. Route 66, Flagstaff, Arizona. ~~~~~~~~~ Arizona Daily Sun, Flagstaff, Arizona Sunday, May 06, 2012 Janie Shepherd Smith, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on April 19, 2012 at her home in Flagstaff, Arizona. Janie was born on April 29, 1933 in Post, Texas. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 45 years, Jimmy R. Smith, also from Post, Texas. She is survived by her children Beverly Hurley of Litchfield Park, Arizona; Valarie Kay Hart (Rush) of Maricopa, Arizona; and Randy and Roger (Mary Ann) Smith of Flagstaff, Arizona; 9 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. Originally from Post, Texas, where she graduated from high school in 1950, she lived for several years in Alpine and Marfa, Texas, then eventually settled in Colton, California with her husband, Jimmy, where they raised their family and worked as successful educators. After she retired as an elementary school teacher, she and Jimmy moved to Flagstaff, Arizona in the early 1980s. They loved the beautiful mountain community where they could be close to their beloved children and grandchildren. Over many years they could be seen at school functions supporting their grandchildren. Janie loved reading, swimming, traveling, the ocean, watching sports, holidays, and especially spending time with her family. She was a talented artist and loved painting. She placed a high value on education for all people. She truly made a positive difference in the lives of all who were fortunate enough to know her. She will be greatly missed. Services were held Saturday, April 20, 2012 at Norvel Owens Mortuary in Flagstaff, Arizona. She is buried at Citizen's Cemetery in Flagstaff. Donations to Alpha Delta Kappa (a teacher's sorority) will be used to fund scholarships for aspiring teachers and can be sent in her memory to ADK in care of Missy Cornett at 2876 Carefree Circle, Flagstaff, Arizona, 86004. Condolences may be left at www.norvelowensmortuary.com. This obituary was prepared by the Advertising Department (928) 556-2279