Mrs. Jane Audrey Mitchell, age 78, formerly of Lafayette, IN, died peacefully at home, under hospice care, with family by her side. Jane was born in St. Louis, MO, then raised in Nashville, TN, where she graduated from Hillsboro High School. She attended Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville, TN

She is preceded in death by father, William Best, mother, Jane S Best; brothers Richard Best and Robert (Jean) Best; sisters, Dorothy (John) Noftle and Vera Best.

Jane had a long career starting with being an Administrative Assistant and finishing out by retiring as a Purchasing Agent.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Joseph L Mitchell, her only child, daughter Kimberly (Timmy) Hedgecoth, granddaughter Rachael (Keith) Fidler, grandson Michael Moriarty, great-granddaughter Mercedez Fidler, sister Mary Wright and sister-in-law Hildah Best and many nieces and nephews.

Jane’s wishes were to be cremated and her ashes spread with her husband’s when he passes, at their favorite place in Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains.

There will be a memorial service at Murfreesboro Funeral Home on Saturday, September 23, 2023 from 12 – 3 PM.