Jan (Gresham) Small Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jan (Gresham) Small, 84, of Evansville, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Hamilton Pointe Health and Rehab. She was born November 1, 1936, in Evansville, to the late Arthur L. and Lillie M. (Vandever) Gresham. Jan graduated from Reitz High School in 1954. She worked as a secretary at several area businesses. Jan enjoyed gardening, cheering on the Indianapolis Colts, and she loved her springer spaniels. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Jan is survived by her son, Jeff (Sally) Small; daughter, Jodi Rainey; grandchildren, Sasse (Darren) Steele, Gus (Kelsey) Small, Hattie Small, Sam Small, and Ellie (Tyler) Vieth; Collin and Casi Rainey; great grandchildren, Eli, Maddie, and Sadie Steele, Max and Will Small, and Harper Vieth; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Jan was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Jerry Small and her brother, Larry Gresham. Due to the pandemic, there will be no services at this time. The family will have a private Celebration of Life at a later date. Ziemer Funeral Home East Chapel is handling the arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Vanderburgh Humane Society, P.O. Box 6711, Evansville, IN 47719-6711 or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516. The family would like to thank the staff of Visiting Angels and Hamilton Pointe for their kind and compassionate care. Condolences may be made online at www.ziemerfuneralhome.com.

Jan (Gresham) Small

November 1, 1936 - January 21, 2021