Jean Ann Smith

Jean Ann Smith, 59, of Sedalia, MO passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born on November 10, 1959 in Sedalia, the daughter of Bill and Joan (Leftwich) Yarboro, who preceded her in death.

On April 21, 1979 in Sedalia she was united in marriage to Jeffrey Smith, who survives of the home.

Jean worked as a paraprofessional in the Sedalia 200 School District for twenty-seven years. She was always positive and had a great sense of humor. She enjoyed shopping. She was loved by everyone, especially her family. She was the best wife, mom, and grandmother. She will be dearly missed.

Besides her husband of thirty-nine years, survivors include two daughters, Amy Smith (Zack Zaremba) of Sedalia and Kelli Wagenknecht (James) of Smithton; mother-in-law Nancy Smith; and seven grandchildren, Alex, Spencer, Hayden, Dalton, Haily, Gunnar, and Gaige.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Kim Yarboro.

A celebration of life gathering will be held from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia, MO.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bothwell Cancer Center in care of Rea Funeral Chapel.