A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11AM at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Bro. Kenny Brown officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Taylor Funeral Home from 6PM to 8PM.
Martha Jane Paschall passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at NHC Nursing Home in Dickson, TN, at the age of 94. Jane was born on April 4, 1932, to Herman and Birdie Lee in Sylvia, TN. Jane married Gerald Smith in 1951, and they were married for 62 years until Gerald’s passing in 2013. Jane and Gerald relocated to Ypsilanti, Michigan where they were members of Calvary Baptist Church. Jane served in the church by organizing and planning weddings and special events for church members. Jane worked for Chrysler Motors and retired in 1970.
Jane married Joe Paschall in 2014 in Florida. Jane and Joe were married 3 years until his passing in 2017. Jane and Joe enjoyed traveling and visiting with family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents Herman and Birdie Lee, and siblings, Donnie Lee, Wayne Lee, Jesse Lee, Robert Lee, W.A. Lee, Virginia Outlaw, Jenetta Farley, Corene Osborn, Earlene Daniel, Billie Cohoon, Lucille Young, and Stacey Lee.
She is survived by her sisters Norma Sherrill and Barbara Weems. She also leaves behind grandchildren, Tonya (Carl) Murray, Tim (Laurie) Lee, Michael (Tanya) Lee and four great-grandchildren, Avery Lee, Delaney Lee, Harper Lee, and Hannah Lee.
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I have so many memories of Jane and Gerald back in the 70’s and 80’s at Calvary Baptist in Ypsilanti MI and the years they helped me me care for my dear mom with Alzheimer’s disease. But even more than that, today I remember all the times I spent with Jane at the home of Don & Shirley and all their family. After my George died I lived in Don & Shirley’s basement for four months while Jane and Gerald were in one of the upstairs bedrooms. We had a houseful, but I’ve always considered the Lee family, “my family”. I cannot be with you today, but know I’m thinking about you, especially tonight and tomorrow. Love ya, Nancy