On January 20th, 2024 Jane Noreta Smith peacefully left her earthly body and entered her final resting place in heaven. Jane was born on June 4th, 1937 in Herculaneum, Missouri. She married her forever sweetheart Wayne on September 8th 1956 and enjoyed life together for an amazing 67 years. Jane had one son, Jeff, a daughter-in-law Mariana, and a much-loved granddaughter Isabelle.
Jane was preceded by her parents, Mildred and Carl Keith, brother Tommy, and sisters Caroline and Jackie. There were also many in-laws, nieces, nephews, and far too many dear and cherished friends to try to mention them all.
Jane was quirky, fun-loving, and never met a stranger. She cherished and loved everyone but none more than her family and the tea towel inner circle. Jane loved everyone. She may not liked what someone was doing but loved everyone and that is how she lived her life. Jane was a mother of one but was Mom to so many others. She influenced so many and asked of nothing in return. She would give you anything you needed and never hesitated to take care of those around her. Her presence on earth will surely be missed but there are a whole lot of people who now have a new guardian angel to watch over them.
Her legacy will live on forever in all of those who knew and loved her.
As per her wishes there will be no formal services or viewing.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to Evelyn’s House Hospice Care who made her last hours on earth perfectly peaceful or the dementia care society or
https://www.bjchospice.org/support-hospice