Beverly Jane (Smith) Hart

Jane Hart, of Crawfordsville, passed away at 10:30am on December 21, 2020 at the Lane House, with her sons, Gary and Mike, by her side. She was born on June 26, 1934 to Lewis Smith and Mary Murphy in Hedricks Co, IN.

She was a retiree of South Montgomery School Corporation. She was a teacher’s aide at New Market Elementary School for 19 years. She loved working with the children. She was a 1952 graduate of Ladoga High School. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Crawfordsville. She married the love of her life, Gerald Hart, on October 30, 1952. He preceded Jane in death on March 26, 2017. She loved her family and always put them first. She and Gerald loved to travel.

She is survived by her sons, Gary (Rosy) Hart and Mike (Becki) Hart, both of Crawfordsville; three grandchildren, Lance (Morgan) Hart, of Muncie, IN, Jennifer Hart, of Crawfordsville, and Marcee (Matt) Reno, of Mt. Pleasant, IA; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Pat (Vicki) Murphy; and a sister, Sue Murphy.

A private family service will be held on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Ladoga Cemetery with Pastor Matt Reno officiating. The service will be recorded, which can be viewed on Jane’s obituary page at www.sandersfuneralcare.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the First Christian Church, 211 S. Walnut St, Crawfordsville, IN 47933. Share memories and condolences online at www.sandersfuneralcare.com