Janet Lee Smith

South Roxana: Janet Lee Smith, 74, passed away at 12:25pm on Saturday, February 29, 2020, at her residence. She was born on December 6, 1945, in Alton, the daughter of the late Clarence Arthur and Hattie Urene (Brown) Smith. Survivors include a sister and brother in law: Karen and James Hayes of Hartford, two brothers and a sister in law: Robert Smith of Brimington, Washington, Earl “Bud” and Alma Smith of South Roxana, many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends. Janet was employed for over thirty – five years at the Madison County Shelter Care. She was an active member of the Crosspoint Southern Baptist Church in South Roxana. She was a member of TOPS and the American Legion in South Roxana. After her retirement, she worked at Goodwill in Wood River. She loved to cook and often made meals for her family and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters: Rose Ragsdale, Mary Gregg, Dorothy Smith, three brothers: Chuck Smith, Norman Smith, and Marvin Smith. Cremation rites have been accorded. In celebration of her life, memorial visitation will be from 4pm until time of services at 7:30pm on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Pitchford Funeral Home in Wood River. Pastor Tony Rangel will officiate. Private inurnment will be at Wanda Cemetery in South Roxana at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Crosspoint Southern Baptist Church in South Roxana and will be accepted at the funeral home.