Jean Ann Smith, 71, of Hartford City, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her sister's home on March 7, 2025. She was born on September 15, 1953, in Hartford City, Indiana, to Robert J. Smith and Carrie L. (Norton) Garton.

Jean was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who found great joy in spending time with her family. She is survived by her son, Cory Smith; her grandchildren, Michael Sills, Andrea Smith, Tessa Smith, Tiarra Hale, and Tadavea Titan Miller; and her great-grandson, Krispen Barnett. She also leaves behind her siblings, Robert W. Smith of Hartford City; Lee Ann (Pat) O'Hern of Bluffton; and Kathy (Orlo) Hart of Angola, along with many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, Wayne Garton; her stepmother, Sue Smith; her brother, Bill Garton; her half-sister, Nancy Hutson; her stepsiblings, Sandy Boyles and Tom Garton; and her great-niece, Josslyn Gee.

Jean graduated from Blackford High School in 1971. She dedicated 30 years of service to Stanley Engineered Fastening (Gripco) in Montpelier, Indiana, before retiring in 2020. Outside of work, she cherished time with her grandchildren and great-grandson, as well as her beloved pets, Dinkey, Sissy, and Louie. A woman of faith, Jean was baptized at Grace Baptist Church and found comfort in the teachings of Joyce Meyer.

Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Walker & Glancy Funeral Home, located at 109 W. Windsor St. Montpelier, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, from 4:00 – 8:00 pm. A funeral service will be officiated by Pastor Troy Kaufman at the funeral home on Thursday, March 13, 2025, beginning at 1 pm, viewing will start at 12:00 pm until the service begins. Burial will take place in the St. John's Catholic Cemetery in Montpelier, Indiana.

Jean's love and kindness will be deeply missed, but her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Advanced Behavioral ABA Therapy of Dunkirk or the Blackford County Animal Shelter.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Walker & Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier, Indiana.

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