Jeanne T. Smith, 93, passed away peacefully on October, 3rd 2018. Jeanne was born in Springfield, Ohio on August 6th 1925. She graduated from Englewood High School in 1943 and attended Wilson Junior College in Chicago for 3 years majoring in Physical Education. While visiting her sister Marjorie Peak in Marion she met her future husband Elbert “Smitty” Smith they were married in Chicago on March 17,1946 they resided in Chicago until 1951 when they returned to Marion. Jeanne was a Ward Secretary at Marion General Hospital and an Instructional Assistant at Lincoln School for several years she moved on to be the School Librarian at Martin Boots and Riverview Elementary Schools where she retired in 1995. She was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church and the Marion Urban League Guild, Ladies of Marion Bridge Club, and the Marion Couples Club. Jeanne was excellent at knitting and crocheting baby blankets afghans for her family and friends. Jeanne enjoyed working crossword puzzles and word search and never left any puzzle unfinished.
She was preceded in death by husband Elbert D.Smith; son E. DeWayne Smith and parents Paul and Thelma Patterson, grandson Jason Hamilton, sister Marjorie Peak and brother John Paul Patterson.
She is survived by daughters Linda Maria Faulkner, and Lynette (Gregory) Davis, sister Marguerite Burton Murfreesboro, Tennessee and cousin Robert Patterson of Chicago. Also survived by six grandchildren Alesia Faulkner, Andre’ Lucinda Faulkner, Jennifer Logan, Janelle McMahon, Austin Faulkner Sr., and Rakim Mockabee. Fifthteen great grandchildren Adeja La’Rhee Hill, Heidi Hamilton, Arlen Faulkner, Hillary Hamilton, Asia Jones, Hope Hamilton, Anthony Jones, Haleigh Hamilton, Sincere McMahon, Hayden Logan, Aubrey Faulkner-Williams, Ava Faulkner, Amerral Dasher-Faulkner, Austin Faulkner Jr., Kameron Mockabee. Also four great-great grandchildren Kaiden Hamilton, Brazel Hamilton, Honestie Hamilton and Dru’Shawn Bernard. And a host of nieces and nephews.
Memorial service will be held at 1pm on Friday October 12, 2018 at Indiana Funeral Care, Harry W. Moore Chapel, 8151 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis IN 46250 with visitation from 12pm-1pm before service. Online condolences may be shared at indianaFuneralcare.com
DELORES BROWN says
I am sending lots of prayers for the family. Aunt Jeanne will always have a special place in my heart. I love you all!
Delores
T. Kelly says
My sincere condolences on the loss of your dear loved one. May it comfort you to know that our Loving Creator promises to bring back to life those in his memory to perfect health on a paradise “earth”. (Acts24:15, Rev 21:4)
Denise Smith Weatherly says
Growing up next door to your guys, we always knew Mrs Smith to be a
cheerful and kind person. There was instruction, but never a harsh word.
Continue to enjoy the great memories you have from the life of your mother.
Rejoice in knowing that God is with you to comfort and hold you.
Our prayers and love are with you Linda, Lynette and family.
Denise “Niecy” Smith Weatherly and family
Joyce Coleman says
We never lose the people we love,they live the rest of our lives in our heart. Although no words can really
help to ease your loss, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
With Sympathy and Caring
Joyce Pettiford Coleman & Betty Pettiford
Nancy Lordan says
I am so sorry to read of the loss of Jeanne. I thought of her from time to time as we shared a birthday and space in the library at Riverview. How she enjoyed the children and how she enjoyed her visits to see her son. I remember that she always returned with a beautiful piece of jewelry. I am so sorry for the family’s loss and I will always remember her fondly.
Carolyn Pettiford Spears says
Dear Linda and Family,
Even though she is no longer with us physically, hold on to the Cheer in her smile and the Joy in her laughter until our Lord and Savior returns to take all of His children to the Kingdom He has prepared for us!! She was a good soldier for the Lord. Our prayers are with the family during this time of sorrow. Weeping will last for a while, but JOY cometh in the morning!!! “Goodnight Jeanne, see you in the morning.”
Love and prayers,
Carolyn Pettiford Spears and family
Tanya Marshall says
To all the Family of Mrs. Jeanne Smith: We stand by Your side in prayer to respectfully celebrate the homegoing of a marvelous lady who selflessly shared her life with us. Peace and Love, Tanya and Lacie Marshall and Family
Janet Fedor says
Loved working with Jeanne at Riverview School. She was a special person and loved by all who lives she touched. So sorry for your loss.
Special Agent Jerry E. Granderson. Federal Bureau of Investigation says
On Behalf of Jennifer, Jerry, Jeremy, James and Justin Granderson we send our sincere prayers.
Adeja Hill Elldest Great Granddaughter says
Miss you dearly My Jeanne T.