Jane Witt

McMinnville, TN resident and Threelinks, KY native Jane Witt, age 77, was born August 13, 1949 and died September 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, TN 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, TN and grandchildren, Emma Jane Kirby and Jackson Kirby both of McMinnville, TN.

Graveside service and interment will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 18, 2026 at Mt. View Cemetery in Warren County with Mickey Ralph officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 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.