Jane Smither James Obituary

The memory of Jane Smither James of Columbia, Missouri, who passed away on July 2, 2025 at the age of 71, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jane Smither James to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Fantley Mountjoy Smither and Kitty Smither (Wootton); and her sister Kitty Velkley. She is survived by: her husband Bill; her children, Katherine Kirkpatrick (Aaron) of Jefferson City, Evan James of Columbia, Caroline James of Columbia and Amanda Binkholder (Kenton) of Columbia; her grandchildren, Elanor, James, Edmund, Winston, David, Bailey, Magnolia and Dahlia; her brother Fantley W. Smither (Elizabeth) of Frankfort, Kentucky; her nephews, F. Clay Smither (Katie) of Rochester and Matthew Smither (Rebekah) of Frankfort, Kentucky; and also Don Velkley of Lebanon, Pennsylvania..

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Vitae Foundation, P.O. Box 791, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0791 in her memory.