Jeanne Elizabeth Baxter (Smith), age 81, left this world on 1 April 2023 after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 37 Years, David J. Baxter of North Canton, OH; her children, Lisa Fithen Guttman (Jamie) of Alpharetta, GA, and Blake Fithen of Arlington, VA; three grandchildren, Lauren Guttman Houlahan (Connla) of Roswell, GA, Hannah Guttman Binstein (Andrew) of Alpharetta, GA, and Zachary Guttman of Alpharetta; three great-grandchildren, Senan Houlahan, Molly Marie Houlahan, and Jonah Binstein; a brother, James W. Smith (T.J.) of Spotsylvania, VA; and a sister, Mary Jill Smith Aleshire (Michael) of Columbus, OH. Jeanne graduated from Grandview High School near Columbus in 1959. She was elected homecoming queen by her senior class. Throughout her life, in spite of her petite stature, Jeanne loved athletics. She was a tennis player, rock climber, canoeist, bicyclist, runner, and hiker. But the role she most loved was being a mother to her children. All who loved her will miss her beautiful smile. No flowers or sympathy cards. Donations in her name can be made to: the American Parkinson Disease Association, the Alzheimer's Association, or the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Following cremation through Reed Funeral Home, a private commemoration of her life will be held at a later date.
Jeanne Elizabeth Baxter (Smith), age 81, left this world on 1 April 2023 after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 37 Years, David J. Baxter of North Canton, OH; her children, Lisa Fithen Guttman (Jamie) of Alpharetta, GA, and Blake Fithen of Arlington, VA; three grandchildren, Lauren Guttman Houlahan (Connla) of Roswell, GA, Hannah Guttman Binstein (Andrew) of Alpharetta, GA, and Zachary Guttman of Alpharetta; three great-grandchildren, Senan Houlahan, Molly Marie Houlahan, and Jonah Binstein; a brother, James W. Smith (T.J.) of Spotsylvania, VA; and a sister, Mary Jill Smith Aleshire (Michael) of Columbus, OH. Jeanne graduated from Grandview High School near Columbus in 1959. She was elected homecoming queen by her senior class. Throughout her life, in spite of her petite stature, Jeanne loved athletics. She was a tennis player, rock climber, canoeist, bicyclist, runner, and hiker. But the role she most loved was being a mother to her children. All who loved her will miss her beautiful smile. No flowers or sympathy cards. Donations in her name can be made to: the American Parkinson Disease Association, the Alzheimer's Association, or the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Following cremation through Reed Funeral Home, a private commemoration of her life will be held at a later date.
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