Joneva Smith Willis        
1926 - 2005 

Joneva Jaggers Smith Willis, age 78, of Grayson, KY passed away on Wednesday, March 9th, 2005 in Boyd Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 
Mrs. Willis was born August 19th, 1926, at Bowling Green, KY, a daughter of the late J.T. and Nell Doyle Jaggers. 

She was a graduate of Erie High School in Olive Hill, KY and attended Morehead State University. She was the former owner and operator of Smith’s Jewelry in Grayson until her retirement, was a member of the Bayless Memorial Presbyterian Church, commissioned a Kentucky Colonel since 1967 and a member of the Huntington Cotillion Club and Stardust Dance Club. 

Preceding her in death was her first husband, Robert W. Smith and her second husband, Bill Willis. 

Her survivors include: one son and daughter-in-law: Charles and Jane Smith of Frankfort, KY one daughter and son-in-law: Patricia and Ernest Reed of New Haven, CT.  Grandchildren: Diana K. Reed of Allentown, PA Brad Smith Dustin Smith both of Frankfort, KY.  One sister: Peggy McHenry of Chillicothe, OH 


Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 12th, 2005 at 11:00am at the Malone Funeral Home with Dr. Lee Gussler and Rev. Harry Stickler, officiating. Burial will be in the Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will held Friday evening, March 11th, from 5:00 to 8:00pm at the funeral home. 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bayless Memorial Presbyterian Church 108 E. 2nd Street Grayson, KY 41143. 

Condolences can be made to the family at www.timeformemory.com/malone  


Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano


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