Cleo E Smith

Williamsburg- Cleo E Smith was born May 5, 1923 in Williamsburg, Iowa the daughter of Earl B. & Rebecca (McCallister) Smith. She graduated from Williamsburg High School in 1940 and received her BS at SUI in 1944. Cleo enlisted in the USN Waves Hospital Corps and served from 1944-1946. After returning from her service, she received her certificate in Physical Therapy in 1947 from SUI and later her MA in Education from the University of Iowa in 1957. Cleo worked as a physical therapist for 40 years initially in polio myelists, a handicapped children's school, private practices in Iowa, California, Georgia, Arizona, Florida and Hawaii. She also worked 2 years as a vocational rehabilitation counselor, traveling to Europe, the Orient and Mexico, before returning to Williamsburg in 1987 to assist her brother Dean. Cleo was a member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church, Williamsburg, she served on the Friends of the Library board and delivered meals for HACAP. She enjoyed bowling and golfing for many years. Cleo died on Friday, July 22, 2016 at the English Valley Care Center, North English at the age of 93 years.

She is survived by a nephew Dean Earl (Connie) Smith and their children: Mallory, Dallas & Marissa all of Ankeny; a sister-in-law Shirley Smith of Williamsburg; and many friends including the 510 Club. She was preceded by her parents: sisters: Alice Smith Andrews and Virginia Smith Daniels; and two brothers: Dean E. Smith and Geo Eugene Smith.

Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Powell Funeral Home, Williamsburg, is in charge of arrangements. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com