Jane Witt, 77

McMinnville resident and Three Links, Ky. native Jane Witt, 77, was born Aug. 13, 1949 and died Sept. 16, 2026 at St. Thomas Rutherford following an extended illness.

A school principal who loved gardening, sewing and spending time with grandchildren, she was the daughter of the late, Luther and Pearl Bowman Cox. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Ronnie Cox and Luther Cox Jr.

Jane was married to James David “Jim” Witt of McMinnville in 1970. In addition to her husband, she is survived by son, James “David” Witt, Jr. of Asheboro, NC; daughter, Robyn (Michael) Kirby of McMinnville and grandchildren, Emma Jane Kirby and Jackson Kirby both of McMinnville.

Graveside service and interment will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 at Mt. View Cemetery in Warren County with Mickey Ralph officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service at High’s.

Online condolences may be left at www.highfuneralhome.com.

High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Main Street Journal

Sept. 16, 2025