On April 22, 2018, Jane Ellen (Bearss) Smith went home to be with the Lord. She joins her husband of 54 years, Charlie and her parents, Harold and Nellie Bearss. She is survived by her sisters, Arlene Grout and Ruthie Anderson; sons, Byron and Gary; daughter-in-law, Andrea; grandchildren, Rachel Schapker and Alex Smith; grandson-in-law, Will Schapker; and great granddaughter, Selah Schapker. She was a lifelong member of Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church, which her great grandfather I. W. Bearss founded over 100 years ago. The Bearss family was one of the pioneers in the Lake Magdalene area. She was active in the church serving over 50 years in the children’s ministry, was active in Lamplighters and a volunteer at Bristal Nursing Home. She enjoyed her family immensely traveling the United States and Great Britain with them. She loved and spent time with her children and grandchildren, but could never spend enough time with her great granddaughter Selah. The family invites you to her memorial service on April 26, 2018 at Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church. A viewing with family begins at 9:30 a.m., celebration of life at 10:30 a.m., with a reception to follow.
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