Jane Reed Smith
July 2, 1928 - September 2, 2021
Jane Reed Smith, of Davidson, passed away September 2, 2021. She was 93 years old having been born in Beaver Falls Pennsylvania July 2, 1928. A long time resident of Cornelius, NC, she passed away peacefully at the Pines at Davidson after a slow decline in health. Her mind weakened while her body remained strong. She received a bachelor’s degree from Geneva College. Later in life she received a Master’s degree in counseling from UNC-Greensboro. After being a stay at home mom participating in all of the activities of two busy children, she then worked as a guidance counselor at Northwest Cabarrus High School until she retired. Sewing, yardwork, and travel were her main interests. For years she volunteered at Lake Norman Regional Hospital. She was active at Mt. Zion Methodist Church in Cornelius NC. At the Pines at Davidson, she was involved with many activities and interaction with her friends. She was preceded in death by her parents Nell and Roscoe Reed. She is also preceded in death by her husband Vernon C Smith Sr.. She is survived by her son V.C. Smith (Jan) of Cornelius, grandchildren Brandy Armbrust (Tim) of Mesa Az. and Chelsea Smith of Cornelius, NC as well as her daughter Beth Traynham (Larry Hamilton) and grandchildren Matthew Traynham (Pam) and Madison Traynham (Garec Knott) all of Raleigh NC. She had eight great grandchildren. At her request, no public service will be held. Her body has been donated to Wake Forest University School of Medicine. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be sent to Geneva College Foundation (please add memo line The Vernon & Jane Smith Endowed Scholarship) 3200 College Ave. Beaver Falls, PA 15101 or Mt. Zion Methodist Church 19600 Zion Ave. Cornelius, NC 28031 or any charity of your choice. The family thanks all that have prayed and been concerned about her over the last few years. James Funeral Home, of Huntersville, is serving the. family and obituary lovingly written by the family.
Jane Reed Smith, of Davidson, passed away September 2, 2021. She was 93 years old having been born in Beaver Falls Pennsylvania July 2, 1928. A long time resident of Cornelius, NC, she passed away peacefully at the Pines at Davidson after a... View Obituary & Service Information