Jane Hedges

August 19, 1937 - November 2, 2015

Jane "Granny" Petty Hedges, passed peacefully from this life to her eternal resting place with Christ on November 2, 2015. Her family will be celebrating her life at Heritage Funeral Home in Columbia, TN on Thursday, November 5, 2015. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM, with full service to start at 12:00 PM. Burial at Spring Hill Memorial Gardens in Madison, TN will be held on Thursday after the service. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Born to Luster Floyd Petty and Dimple Cornwell Petty on August 19, 1937 in Nashville, TN. Jane was a dedicated daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and aunt to her family and a loving friend to all who knew her. She was a devout Christian whose testimony helped to win many lives for Christ, and her commitment to her Church helped spread the word of God to any who would listen. She was especially dedicated to spreading her testimony to the homeless and incarcerated. She is survived by many loving family members, including her sister: Sue Faller; daughter: Nan (Charlie) Fink; son: Gary (Hae) Hedges; daughter-in-law: Sandy Hedges; grandchildren: Dylan (Jenny), Jeremy (Karen), Gary Jr., Jordan, Matthew, and Alison Hedges; grandchild: Thomas (Nikki) Swann; great-grandchildren: Skylar, Jaxson, and Austin Hedges; great-grandchild: Sophia Swann; many beloved nieces and nephews; and her best friend in life: Ann Read and her children. Jane was preceded in death by her mother and father; sister: Dorothy Gray; son: Stanley Hedges; and granddaughter: Laura Elizabeth Swann. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Jane Hedges' honor to Youth Villages: 3310 Perimeter Drive, Nashville, TN 37211.