Obituaries

Memorial service for Jane C. Atwood, 92 of Fort Smith, Arkansas will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, April 4, 2022 at First United Methodist Church in Fort Smith, Arkansas under the direction of Agent Mallory Martin Funeral Service, Inc.

She was born on October 7, 1929 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Ida (Williamson) Cotten and Joseph Allen Cotten and passed away on March 31, 2022 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was married to Hugh Atwood on October 8, 1950 in Little Rock, Arkansas. Jane was active in a number of civic and cultural organizations in Jonesboro. She was past president of BN and CF Chapters of P.E.O., past president of Twentieth Century Club, member of St. Bernards Auxiliary, the Ladies Tennis Association and Duplicate Bridge Clubs. She attended Texas Woman’s University and University of Arkansas where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority.

She is survived by her daughter: Susan Atwood McFerran and Mike of Fort Smith, AR. She was adored by her 3 grandchildren: Allen McFerran and Malarie of Fort Smith, AR, Jane Jackson and Steve of Conway, AR and Ann McFerran and Justin Criddle of Little Rock, AR; 4 great-grandchildren: Emerson, Maggie Jane and Hayes McFerran and Harper Kate Jackson; and 2 nephews: Jim and Suzie Dunn and Don and Cathy Dunn.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Atwood, 1 daughter: Janie Atwood and 1 son: Allen Atwood.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests considering a gift to Kitties and Kanines, 4300 Phoenix Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903 or the charity of your choice.