Background
Smith, Jo Ann Costa was born on December 19, 1937 in Houston, Texas, United States. Daughter of Joseph Anthony and Anna Lois (Grice) Costa.
Smith, Jo Ann Costa was born on December 19, 1937 in Houston, Texas, United States. Daughter of Joseph Anthony and Anna Lois (Grice) Costa.
Graduated from the high school, Navasota, Texas.
Bookkeeper Our Lady of Victory Church, Paris, 1968-1969. Assistant office manager Ayres Department Store, 1969-1971. Cashier, clerk Mid South Electric Co-op, Navasota, 1971-1977.
Owner, manager The Gift Shop, 1977-1997. Vice president, comptroller Smith Brothers Impl. Company Inc., Texas, 1998—2001.
Retired, 2001.
Pack mother Cub Scouts, Paris, 1965-1967. Vice president Grimes County United Way, 1988-1989, president, 1989-1990, board directors, since 1987. Member Grimes County Chamber of C. (Second vice president 1986, president 1987-1988), Ciara Study Club (president 1969-1970), Brazos Valley Business and Professional Womens Club (charter, chairman public relations committee 1989-1990).
Married Alton Paul Smith, March 3, 1957. Children: Robert Carlton, Rex Alan.