Judith "Judi" Smith

Judith K. “Judi” Smith, 81, of Urbandale, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026, at StoryPoint in Urbandale. A private family interment at McDivitt Grove Cemetery will be held at a later date.

Judi was born on December 28, 1944, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Everett and Barbara (Gooch) Brackett. She married Ronald E. Smith on May 2, 1969, in Des Moines, and together they made their home in Urbandale, where they raised their four sons, Craig, Scott, Jeff and Chris.

Family was Judi’s passion. She treasured time spent with her loved ones and enjoyed camping, being outdoors, and attending as many family activities as possible. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and loyal friend. Judi was a loving and devoted woman who served as a role model to those who knew and loved her.

Judi worked as a store manager for Aldi for 20 years and also operated her own home-cleaning business. She was an active member of her church communities, including Aldersgate United Methodist Church and Lutheran Church of Hope. She faithfully served as an usher and helped in the kitchen areas preparing meals for others.

She will be deeply missed by her husband, Ronald Smith of Urbandale; her four sons, Scott (Trish) Royal of Bennington, NE, Chris (Mitzi) Smith of Johnston, Craig (Jan) Royal of Carmel, IN, and Jeff (Lisa) Royal of Aiken SC; her grandchildren, Carrie (Eric) Johnson, Dan (Michal) Royal, Taylor (Katie) Royal, Melanie (Justin) Larsen, Cody Smith, Courtney Smith, and Shelby Smith; eight great grandchildren; her sister, Phyllis Spratt; and several nieces, nephews and their families. She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett and Barbara Brackett and her brother, Richard D.”Dick” Brackett of Granger, Iowa.

Online condolences are welcome at www.IlesCares.com.

Arrangements by Iles Westover Chapel.