ATHENS – Cora Elizabeth Kane, 89, of Athens, went to rest high on the mountain with her Lord and Saviour on Sept. 10, 2022. She was born Sept. 28, 1932.

Grandma was surrounded by her husband of 64 years, Francis Eugene Kane, of Athens; her son, Vincent of Van Buren, Alaska, her daughters Darline from Seven Springs N.C., and Irma and Louise from Athens; and her granddaughter, Mandie and her fiancée James and boys Pacey and Braxton from Seven Springs N.C.

She passed as we sang her favorite hymns to help her cross the river. Grandma has eight other grandkids and 12 great-grandkids. We love you Grandma, you will be forever missed.

Graveside services will be held on Friday Sept. 16 at 2:30 p.m. at Mount Rest Cemetery in Athens. Reception to follow at Harmony Baptist Church in Harmony under the leadership of Pastor Bob Young. Please visit http://www.SmartandEdwardsFH.com to share your condolences with Cora’s family.


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