Judy Smith, 76 of New Sharon passed away Wednesday evening, April 10, 2024 at the Mahaska Health Partnership Hospice Serenity House in Oskaloosa. Memorial services will begin at 10:30 am Saturday, April 13, 2024 at the Union Mills Christian Church at Union Mills. A luncheon/visitation will follow the service in the fellowship building of the church. Burial will be held at a later time at the Union Mills Cemetery at Union Mills. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Union Mills Christian Church or the New Sharon Fire and Rescue. Holland-Coble Funeral Home of New Sharon is in charge of arrangements.

Judith Ann Smith, the daughter of Loren "Sparky" and Violet (Ross) McMains, was born on August 8, 1947 in Oskaloosa, Iowa. She attended Success Country School near New Sharon before graduating from North Mahaska High School in 1965. On June 11, 1966, Judy was united in marriage to Rod Smith at the Union Mills Christian Church. To this union two daughters were born, Lory and Amy. Judy worked at Bonds Restaurant for a short time before working at North Mahaska High School as the high school secretary for over 30 years retiring in 2009. Judy looked forward to the Iowa State Fair every year and has camped there for over 50 years. She enjoyed traveling, spending time with her friends, decorating for different holidays and going consignment store shopping. She was so proud of her family and cherished the time she spent with them. She absolutely adored her great granddaughter, Rhenlee and would get right down on the floor to play with her. She looked forward to going to her grandchildren's activities and ballgames. Judy enjoyed taking several trips to Branson and enjoyed taking in the shows and most recently she took a trip to New York with her grandson, Dalton. She also enjoyed baking, cooking and camping. She was a member of the Union Mills Christian Church and was very active with the women's group, CWF "Christian Women's Fellowship".

Judy's legacy will be honored by her daughters, Lory (Marty) Hay of Sully and Amy Poe of New Sharon; five grandchildren, Dalton Hay, Jade Hay, Cole (Lacey) Poe, Jake Poe and Rylee Poe; one great granddaughter, Rhenlee Marie Poe; two sisters, Connie (Kressie) McNew of Marion, IL and Linda Fisher of Iowa Falls; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.

Judy is preceded in death by her parents Loren and Violet McMains; her husband, Rod Smith; a granddaughter, Mylee Poe and a son-in-law, Rob Poe.