Jane Marie (Spicer) Dean

Jane Marie (Spicer) Dean, age 88, a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandma, and great grandma, peacefully passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024, at her home in Crothersville, Indiana, surrounded by her loving family.

Jane was born April 10, 1936, in Gays Creek, Kentucky to Dewey and Rosie (Smith) Spicer. She married the love of her life, Victor Allen Dean on October 13, 1956. She loved camping, making flower arrangements, crafts, sewing, making quilts for her kids and grandkids, and spending time with her family. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandkids and great grandkids. They were all very dear to her heart. She was a wonderful cook and will be especially remembered for her chicken and dumplings, and pumpkin and squash pies.

Jane is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, Victor Dean; two daughters: Loretta (Randy) Hamblen of Crothersville, Indiana, and Vicki (Marvin) Reffett of Madison, Indiana; one son: Roger (Kay Burress) Dean of Seymour, Indiana; two sisters: Shirley Wright of Austin, Indiana and Virgie (Larue) Bush of Charlestown, Indiana; one brother-in-law: Dewey Campbell of Florida. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren: Jennifer (Brandon) Peavler, Jeremy (Nicky) Dean, Chris (Sara) Dean, Nathan Hamblen, Josh (Tanya Bredhold) Dean, Sandra (Jeff) Williams, Victoria Miller, Allen (Alex) Dean; 19 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Rosie (Smith) Spicer; one granddaughter: Jessica Miller; two great grandsons: Zachary Williams and Jackson Dean; two sisters: Pearlie McClure and Adaline Campbell; three brothers: Jack Spicer, James Spicer, and Samuel Spicer.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Christensen - Hoagland Family Funeral Home in Scottsburg, Indiana. Funeral services will begin at 1:00 PM with the Reverend Billy Joe Deaton officiating. She will be laid to rest at Wesley Chapel Cemetery.

Friends are invited to leave condolence messages for the family at www.christensenfamilyfuneral.com.

Daniel and Betsy Christensen have been entrusted with the arrangements.