JoAnne Goynes Smith, aged 77, passed away on June 21, 2024, in Hemphill. Born on February 17, 1947, in Cleveland, JoAnne dedicated many years of service to the Sabine Dental Group before retiring. She was a cherished member of the East Mayfield Missionary Baptist Church. JoAnne was a loving figure known for putting her family above all else. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Roy Smith; her son, Michael Smith, and his wife, Audra, of Temple ; her daughter, Jessica Meeks and her husband, Reese, of Hemphill; her sisters, Peggy Goynes of Hemphill, and Lisa Goynes of Rosevine. JoAnne also leaves behind her sisters-in-law's, Virginia Langford, Wanda Smith, and Novis Goynes; her grandchildren, Luke Byley and his wife, Breia, Chloe Byley, Daniel Smith, Elizabeth Smith, Katelyn Meeks, and Justin Meeks; along with two great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Delbert and Gearldine Goynes; her in-laws, Leroy and Sybil Smith; her brother, Bobby Goynes; her brothers-in-law's, Larry Smith and Walter Langford; and her niece, Jennifer Booker.

Visitation will be held on Monday, June 24, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Starr Funeral Home in Hemphill, Texas.

Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Starr Funeral Home Chapel in Hemphill, Texas with Bro. Eddie Ballard, Bro. Gordon Simmons and Bro. Ken Dickerson officiating.

Burial will follow services in Springhill Cemetery under the direction of Starr Funeral Home with Luke Byley, Daniel Smith, Charlie Strickland, Logan Wilkerson, Dale Wilkerson, Lynn Clark, Kirk Butler and Michael Whiteside serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Rhett Byley, Weldon Mc-Daniel, Virgil Hammock and Jerry Wayne Smith.

Arrangements were handled by Starr Funeral Home, Hemphill, Texas.

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