Jane M. Smith

Jane started and ran a non-profit Christian Nursery school in Dumont, NJ, Sang in Church choirs for more than 75 years and was a Master Pianist for many years.

She was the President/Member of Sparta Women’s club from 1972 through Mid 80’s, generating tens of thousands of dollars for charity. Jane created and did all of the buying for the Garden of Paper for 17 years as well as being the bookkeeper for the Sparta Public Library. At the age of 96, Jane became an ambassador for Chelsea at Sparta.

Jane was predeceased by her beloved Husband, The Rev. Roger L. Smith. She is survived by her children; Stephanie (Walter) and husband Michael, David Smith and wife Marie, and daughter Tricia Smith. Jane also leaves behind her four grandchildren; Christy Walter, Stephen Walter, Allyson Wright, and Lindsay Dischley and her 9 great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 25th, 11AM at Sparta United Methodist Church 71 S. Sparta Ave., Sparta, NJ 07871. Funeral arrangements are entrusted under Goble Funeral Home 22 Main St., Sparta, NJ 07871. Cremation was held privately.