Janie L. Whitehead

Janie Lou Whitehead, age 69, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 30, 2025. Janie was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Maryville, TN, a church of which she was proudly the first baby born.

She was a dedicated Christian, who taught Sunday School for many years and was a highly involved pastor’s wife. Most recently, she worked at Mom’s Day Out at Mount Lebanon Baptist Church, where she helped to care for the babies, of whom she enjoyed sharing stories about.

Janie loved all things purple, shopping trips, and matching her nails with her outfits. She was family-oriented and passionate about hosting people and bringing them together. On a birthday, one could always expect a customized meal, cake, and homemade ice cream. She was generous, genuine, giving, kind, and welcoming to everyone she met.

She was preceded in death by her parents Roy and Lucy Lowe, her brothers Randy and Tim Lowe, and her in-laws Robert and Josephine Whitehead.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, John Whitehead; sons Mike (Tina) and Drew (Kristen) Whitehead; grandchildren Emily, Eli, Samantha, and Lucy Whitehead; her brother Roger (Linda) Lowe; and many nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:30 PM, Monday, August 4, 2025 at Smith Trinity Chapel with a funeral service to follow. Family and friends will assemble for graveside service and interment at 9:00 AM, Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Hillcrest Baptist Church Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, is servicing the family at this time.