Obituary of Jane Shirley Smith

Jane Shirley Smith

Jane Shirley Smith (born January 1st, 1938 in Washington, California) was a Notable Person who was best known for being the second wife of businessman, Ted Turner. Jane Shirley died on January 28th, 2026 (TBV) and her sudden death was possibly because of her poor health.

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Jane Shirley Smith Biography Wiki:

Is She Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Smith, Jane Shirley
Common Name: Jane Shirley Smith
Gender: Female
Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
Birthplace: Washington, California, United States
Birth Date: January 01, 1938
Age: 88
Occupation: Notable Person

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Scent: 1 Million by Paco Rabanne
Favorite Actor: Elizabeth Taylor

Jane Shirley's Family Tree

Father:
Mother:
Spouse/Partner:

Ted Turner (married 1965-divorced 1988)

Son(s):

Robert Edward Turner IV
Beauregard Turner
Rhett Turner

Daughter(s):

Jennie Turner

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

Notable Person American Born on January 1st Born in 1938 Born in California

Quotable Quotes:

"You know what African mothers tell their children every day? 'Be grateful for what you have. Because there are fat children starving in Mississippi."

"Employ your time in improving yourself by other men's writings so that you shall come easily by what others have labored hard for."

"I still sit there and think, "Oh, that is the part that is missing? Wasn't I supposed to get the beans?"

"She was born on December 2, 1902, in Anson, Massachusetts, the daughter of Jane (Benson) and Amos Smith. Smith began playing the viola at the age of five, and at the age of eight, she was the first woman in history to win the prestigious Stroudsburg Amateur Orchestra championship. She studied composition and history at the Curtis Institute of Music in Pennsylvania, and in 1926, she won the Pulitzer Prize for her composition, "The Seasons." She married composer and conductor Aldo Parisi in 1928, and the couple relocated to Rome, Italy, where they lived until their death in 1998. (V)"

"Jane Shirley Smith dedicated her life to uplifting and inspiring those around her, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness that will forever be cherished. (V)"

"Jane Shirley Smith lived an adventurous life filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories until she left this world. (V)"

Is Ms. Jane Shirley Smith still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, she has not passed away.