Funeral service for Mrs. Sara “Jane” Collins Smith, age 89, of Kelso, TN, will be conducted Saturday, December 16, 2017, at 2:00 PM at Higgins Funeral Home with Bro. Tony Gaskin officiating. Burial will follow next to her husband, John C. Smith, in Kelso Cemetery. Mrs. Smith passed away on December 14, 2017.
Survivors include her son, Cole (Sarah) Smith; daughters, Jennifer (Steve) Snoddy and Connie (Kendale) Ritchey; ten grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Hurley Aster and Thelma Aline Donaldson Collins.
Visitation with the family will be held Friday, December 15, 2017, at 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Higgins Funeral Home. Higgins is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Smith.
Memorials may be made to the Kelso Cumberland Presbyterian Church at 16 Teal Hollow Rd, Kelso, TN 37348 or Alzheimer’s Association at 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
17 Comments To "Sara “Jane” Collins Smith"
#1 Comment By Wanda Shelton On December 14, 2017 @ 10:15 pm
I am so sorry Jennifer! May God bless you and your family.
#2 Comment By Linda Holland On December 14, 2017 @ 10:18 pm
Jennifer, I will be thinking of you during this sad time. Your mother always had a smile on her face and was such a good friend of my mother’s.
#3 Comment By Rexine Pigg On December 14, 2017 @ 11:01 pm
I always admired your Mother as as a strong southern woman who always made our world a better place to live. Her stature and influence on others will long be remembered with love. We at Shiloh especially appreciated the donation of a beautiful Hammond organ (formerly owned by Malcolm Tate) to our church in memory of her family. Sending my sympathy & prayers to you.
#4 Comment By Diane F. Buchanan On December 14, 2017 @ 11:46 pm
I am so sorry to hear about your mothers passing. She always had such a pleasant way about her. I always looked forward to talking to her at the Telephone Co. Pioneers Christmas luncheon each year. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
#5 Comment By Janice & Reeves Carr On December 15, 2017 @ 2:22 am
Jennifer-Connie-Cole: I am at home in a wheel chair since our wreck in Sept. and will not be able to be with you during this time, but, but please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers. She was a dear friend and great lady.
#6 Comment By Lenace Hyde Vaughn On December 15, 2017 @ 2:54 pm
Mrs. Jane was a very nice lady whom I enojoyed catching up with when we would pass. She was always sharing a story about some of her family and she was always happy in that. I know she will be missed by each of you because of her dedication to her family. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you . Please celebrate a life well lived and the lasting impression she leaves on each of you and all others she knew.
Lenace Hyde Vaughn
#7 Comment By Ruthie Jeans On December 15, 2017 @ 3:16 pm
Jennifer, I am so very sorry. I’m so sad to see this generation of wonderful people leaving us. Prayers for comfort and love to your family.
#8 Comment By Sandra F. Stout On December 15, 2017 @ 4:57 pm
Jennifer,
I didn’t know Mrs. Smith, but I felt that I did from your glowing descriptions of her. I think she must have been an amazing Southern Lady. God give strength and comfort to you and all your family. Love and prayers to all of you.
#9 Comment By Ron Arrick On December 15, 2017 @ 5:37 pm
Jennifer, you have our deepest sympathy at this time. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Ron and Susan Arrick
#10 Comment By Stephanie Pearson On December 15, 2017 @ 6:04 pm
My prayers are with y’all all,I loved Jane dearly I’m gonna really miss being with her but I know she’s with John and she no longer has to suffer..God Bless all of her family ?
#11 Comment By Dennie & Betty Jo Massey On December 15, 2017 @ 9:46 pm
Jennifer, Cole , Connie and Family May GOD Be Wilh Each of You In The Loss Of Your Love One We Have YOU IN OUR PRAYERS
#12 Comment By Kim Halcomb Cowart On December 15, 2017 @ 10:09 pm
Jennifer, I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. May God help provide peace during this sad time. Allow all the wonderful memories help to heal your heart. You and the family are in my prayers.
#13 Comment By Joe and Anne Luther On December 16, 2017 @ 2:42 pm
Jennnifer,
So sorry to hear of the death of your mother. I know you will miss her. We will be praying for you
Joe and Anne Luther
#14 Comment By Dennie & Betty Jo Massey On December 16, 2017 @ 5:52 pm
Jennifer , Cole , Connie May God Be With And Your Family In The Loss Of Your Love One . We Have You In Our Prayers
#15 Comment By Nancy McGee Jackson On December 17, 2017 @ 8:12 pm
Jane and John were neighbors to us on 4th Ave. Jane was always so friendly and I enjoyed hearing about her children and grandchildren–she was so proud of all of you.
Our sympathy to all of you.
#16 Comment By Anita Johnson On December 18, 2017 @ 4:01 am
Jennifer, Mrs. Jane was always a favorite of mine. She always had such a caring spirit. May you always cherish all the special memories of a remarkable mother.
#17 Comment By Janet S. Lindsay On December 19, 2017 @ 5:52 pm
Jennifer, Cole, and Connie, we are so very sorry about your mother’s death. She was such a fine lady, We always enjoyed talking to her and Mr John. He and Bob always could find plenty of farming plights to talk about. Much love to all the family. Janet and Bob Lindsay