Monta Jo Smith, age 70 of Lebanon, KY and Jerusalem, Israel passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem. She was born on April 12, 1945 in Childress, Texas. Monta Jo worked as a registered nurse, enjoyed traveling, was a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church, member of the Powell Chapter 266 Eastern Star, and she belonged to two bridge clubs in Lebanon.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Walter "J.W." and Anna Bell Van Winkle Smith; niece, Amanda Jo Sancataldo.

Survivors include four sisters, Joan Reed, of Lexington, KY, Sondra (Dick) Gwinn, of Lebanon, KY, Pam (Jim) Bruton, of Fruitland Park, FL, Anna Lisa (Brad) Howard, of Nicholasville, KY. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2016 at Lebanon United Methodist Church, officiated by Dr. Chris Howlett.

Visitation will be held at Lebanon United Methodist Church, beginning at 2:00 p.m. and will continue until time of service at 3:00 p.m. Interment to follow in Ryder Cemetery.