Janet Rae Smith Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on January 5, 2026, at the age of 88, Janet Rae Smith of Evansville, Indiana passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Janet Rae Smith to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Loyd Topper and Lola Topper; and her siblings, Leland Topper, Wayne Topper, Lois Huffman, Gail Oeth, Jo Ann Reeves and Yvonne Winstead.
She is survived by: her husband Robert A. Smith; her children, Susan Backes (Gene Backes) and Scott Smith (Rhonda Smith); her grandchildren, Jennifer O'Neil (David O'Neil), Andrew Backes (Andrea Backes), Chad Smith (Kalyn Smith) and Chelsea Stevens (Jacob Stevens); her great grandchildren, Gabriel, Margaret, Joshua O'Neil, Adalyn, Ava Backes, Caiden, Gemma Smith, Elijah and Olivia Stevens; and her sister Sue Cloum.
