JoAnn (Reitman) Smith, 85, of Hopkins, MI passed away peacefully Thursday, December 18, 2025 at her home surrounded by family. Born March 29, 1940 in Grand Rapids, Michigan she was the daughter of Joseph and Frances Reitman and was the wife of James Allen Smith. JoAnn had worked at the Monterey Center General Store for over thirty years and was a longtime, active member of the Dorr Women of the Moose where she loved to help organize parties for the children. Christmas was JoAnn's favorite holiday and there was not a single thing about the season that did not bring her joy; from her Christmas Village to baking and making candy, to watching her Hallmark movies. She also enjoyed crocheting, sewing, crafting and going to the casino and relaxing at the window watching her birds and seeing the beautiful flowers in the spring and summer. Each year, JoAnn and James looked forward to taking a trip to somewhere new after the tourist season was over and children were back in school in the fall. She brought back a bell from each destination and had amassed quite an impressive collection over the years that will be cherished by her family.

In addition to James, her husband of over sixty-five years, JoAnn is survived by her children, Kimberly (Roger) Rich, Debbie Smith and Sue Snyder; sisters, Frannie DeKorte and Margie (Bob) Martin; grandchildren, Justin Smith, Cory Henry, Zack (Lisa) Smith, Jeremy (Alexa) Snyder and Samantha (Brad) Kopenski; and great-grandchildren, Zoey, Phoebe, Ollie, Nolan and Jack, several nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Caroline Iteen.

The family will receive friends at Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel, on Friday, December 26, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and a funeral service will begin at 1:00 PM. JoAnn will be laid to rest following the funeral service at Poplar Hill Cemetery.