Mary Jane Hannah Smith

Mary Jane Hannah Smith passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Hospice of West Alabama. She was born on June 16, 1950, to the late Ruth and Lester Hannah of Gordo, AL. She is survived by Freddie Smith, her loving husband of 54 years, and her son, Jeramy, and daughter, Amy. She is also survived by her siblings, Gail Shirley, John (Brenda) Hannah, and David (Summer) Hannah. Her brother, Mack Mosley, and sister, Judy Odell, preceded her in death. Jane also has a number of nieces and nephews. She sacrificially and generously loved and served her family her entire life. Jane graduated from Gordo High School and the University of Alabama. She loved all things Crimson Tide and Atlanta Braves. She taught English and literature at Pickens County, Bevill State Community College, the University of Alabama, and the Columbus Municipal School District for 47 years. Her students were one of her greatest treasures. She believed in the potential of all of her students and continued relationships with many of them long after their time in her classroom. She was a long-time member of Cornerstone Church in Gordo, AL, and taught the men’s Sunday school class and the Wesley Sunday school class. Jane was honored at a memorial on Friday, April 4, 2025, at Cornerstone Church in Gordo, AL, at 11:00 AM, with visitors received at 10:00 AM. Reverend Marvin McCormick officiated. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of West Alabama (3851 Loop Rd, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404). https://www.hospice- ofwestal.com