Jane "Janie" Frances Hightower's obituary , Passed away on May 22, 2026 in Fayetteville, Arkansas

Jane "Janie" Frances Hightower

August 23, 1944 - May 22, 2026 (81 years old)

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Jane "Janie" Frances Hightower's obituary , Passed away on May 22, 2026 in Fayetteville, Arkansas

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Berna Funeral Homes

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Jane "Janie" Frances Hightower

August 23, 1944 - May 22, 2026 (81 years old)

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Jane Frances Hightower Obituary

We bid farewell to Jane Frances Hightower of Fayetteville, Arkansas, born in Morrilton, Arkansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 22, 2026 at the age of 81. Jane touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jane Frances Hightower to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Bernice Hoelzeman, and Joseph Hoelzeman, Sr.; her husband Robert Maury Hightower; her son Jordan Christopher Hightower; and her siblings, Mary [Hoelzeman] Crutcher, Joseph Hoelzeman, Jr. and Michael Hoelzeman.

She is survived by: her daughter Lara Jo Hightower; her son-in-law Justin Fletcher; her grandchildren, Emmeline and Jack; her son Andrew Hightower; Michelle Hightower, Alex Hawkins, Taylor McCracken, Samantha Hightower and Will Hightower.

A funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, May 26th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Saint Joseph's Catholic Church (1722 N Starr Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72701).

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Alzheimer's Association, the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research globally, or to Circle of Life Hospice, for which the family will be forever grateful.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Berna Funeral Homes



Tue

May 26

Funeral Mass

1:00 PM

Saint Joseph's Catholic Church
1722 N Starr Dr, Fayetteville, AR 72701

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May 23, 2026

Becca Sponer lit a candle

“Lara and Andy, I'm so sorry for your loss. Janie was a beautiful lady inside and out. Keeping you and all the family in my prayers. Love to you all💕”


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