Sarah Jane Smith

Jun 24, 1959 - Mar 21, 2024June 24, 1959 - March 21, 2024

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Sarah Jane Smith

Jun 24, 1959 - Mar 21, 2024June 24, 1959 - March 21, 2024


Place of birth

Morehead, KY

Most recently lived in

Hobart, IN

Sarah's favorite hobbies

Crafting, camping, fishing, cooking to feed an army, and belting out Cher tunes when singing Karaoke

Sarah's favorite foods

Favorite bands and musical artists

Interesting facts about Sarah

Sarah loved nothing more than

Being with her family and spending time with her grandkids

Favorite place in the world

Even though she was a lifelong resident of northwest Indiana, her favorite place to be was back home in Olive Hill, Kentucky where her parents lived.

Favorite TV shows

Favorite sports

Name of Sarah's parents

John Aurthur and Bettie Jane Jordan

Name of Sarah's siblings

John Arthur Jordan Jr.

Name of Sarah's children

Jodi (Doug) Wentz, Derinda DeLeon, and Merissa (Frank) Curley

Name of Sarah's grandchildren

Nicholas McCreight, Brett Kozenchik, Douglas Wentz Jr., Caitlin Martinez, Felicity Martinez, Korah DeLeon, Andrew DeLeon, Darius Curley, and Isaiah Curley

Preceded in death by

Parents John Arthur and Bettie Jordan, and grandson Christian Smith

Obituary

Sarah Jane Smith, beloved mother, Nana, sister, and friend, passed away on March 21, 2024, at the age of 64. She was born on June 24, 1959, in Morehead, KY, and most recently resided in Hobart, IN.

Sarah had a zest for life and was known for her diverse range of hobbies. She found joy in crafting, camping, fishing, and cooking meals fit for an army. Her vibrant spirit shone through whenever she belted out Cher tunes during karaoke sessions.

Above all else, Sarah cherished her family and adored spending time with her grandchildren. Nothing brought her greater happiness than being in their presence. While she lived in northwest Indiana, her heart longed for her childhood home in Olive Hill, Kentucky, where her parents, John Arthur and Bettie Jane Jordan, resided.

Sarah is survived by her brother, John Arthur Jordan Jr., and her loving children: Jodi (Doug) Wentz, Derinda DeLeon, and Merissa (Frank) Curley. Her legacy lives on through her adoring grandchildren: Nicholas McCreight, Brett Kozenchik, Douglas Wentz Jr., Caitlin Martinez, Felicity Martinez, Korah DeLeon, Andrew DeLeon, Darius Curley, and Isaiah Curley.

In addition to her parents, Sarah was preceded in death by her grandson, Christian Smith. She will be remembered for her incredible sense of humor, always sharing funny stories to bring smiles to those around her. Sarah's heart of gold was evident in her readiness to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.

The world has lost a remarkable woman, but Sarah Jane Smith's memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who loved and admired her.

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Born on June 24, 1959

Morehead, KY

Passed away on March 21, 2024

Hobart, IN

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