Janie Yvonne Ivy Smith, 79, of Stanton, died on Monday, January 12, 2004, in a Stanton nursing home. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, January 15, 2004 at the First United Methodist Church of Stanton with Rev. Gene Weinette, pastor, officiating. Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 17, 2004 at 2:00 P.M. at Evergreen Cemetery in Ranger, Texas. She was born on April 9, 1924, in Ranger, Texas and married Jesse LeRoy Smith on May 22, 1939 in Eastland, Texas. Janie and her husband lived in Midland for the last 11 years. During their married life they lived and worked in various countries around the world. She enjoyed bowling, traveling, meeting and being around people. She loved kids and beside her three children, she took in and raised several others and always took the time to help those in need. Mrs. Smith, loved her husband, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved her Lord and had great faith in him. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Jesse LeRoy Smith of Stanton; two sons and daughters-in-law, Stanley and Marianne Smith of Abilene, Michael T. and Jackie Smith of Stanton; one daughter and son-in-law, Rene and Barry Heard of Whitharral; her sister, Wanda Dublin of Midland; 7 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren, and numerous friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, John W. and Clara Sparger Ivy and one brother, Quitman Echlon Ivy. The family suggests memorials be made to Stanton Care & Rehab Center, P.O. Box 400, Stanton, Texas 79782. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
