Jeanette (Smith) Newlin, 61, of Crawfordsville passed away Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, at home while surrounded by her loved ones.
Jeanette was born July 8, 1959, at Crawfordsville, to Charles and Barbara (Harvey) Smith. She graduated from Southmont High School in 1977 and on March 26, 1977, Jeanette married the love of her life, Mike Newlin.
Jeanette loved watching her grandson play sports, exercising with her friend, Brenda Edwards, she loved the holidays and spending time with her family; she taught exercise classes for many years, spending time with her friends Brenda Edwards and Gayle Adams and her sister-in-law, Trudy Earley, a friend who meant so much to her. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Mike; daughter Brandy (Jeremy) Bennett; grandson Owen Bennett; mother Barbara Smith; sister Sharon (Brian) Sillery; brother Roy (Cindy) Smith; nieces, Christin Fisher and Jennifer (Matthew) McGaughey; and great nieces, Karley and Charlotte Fisher.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Smith and her brother, Charles Smith Jr.
There will be a celebration of life service at Friendship Baptist Church, 1981 Oak Hill Road, Crawfordsville, on Saturday, Sept. 12 at 11 a.m., with Pastor Chris Horton officiating. Sanders Priebe Funeral Care entrusted with care.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given in Jeanette’s name to the Marie Canine Cancer Center, 1706 Lafayette Ave., Crawfordsville, IN 47933.
Share memories and condolences online at www.sandersfuneralcare.com.
