Anna Jean (Rollins) Smith, 72, of Harvard passed away Friday, August 23, 2024.

Anna Jean was born July 26, 1952, to Royal and Beverly (Nelson) Rollins in Hastings. Anna Jean graduated from Harvard Public Schools in 1970. Anna Jean was married to Melvin Earl Smith Sept. 12, 1969, before Melvin left to serve his country. To this marriage three children were born, Christy, Marilyn, and Bruce. Anna Jean had a multitude of different jobs, but she was most passionate about being able to take care of her family and watching all of her grandchildren grow. She always had a cake or a salad ready for anyone and any occasion. Memorial services will at 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 30, at the Harvard United Methodist Church in Harvard, with Pastors Dorothy Aspegren and Dan Albers officiating. Memorial services will be livestreamed for those who cannot make it. Burial will be at the Harvard Cemetery in Harvard, with a luncheon to follow at the Harvard Community Room.

There will be a closed casket visitation Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Harvard United Methodist Church from 5-8 p.m. Family will be present from 5-6:30 p.m.

Arrangements made by Murray Wilson Funeral Directing. Memorials may be given to the family.

Anna Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Earl Smith; parents, Royal and Beverly Rollins; in-laws, Melvin Sr. and Ava Smith; son, Bruce Smith; and grandson, Kyle Smith.

Left to cherish her memory are daughters Christy and Patrick Bieck, and Marilyn and Chris Smith; daughter-in-law, Brenda Smith; grandchildren, Ashleigh (Zach), Danita (Cristhian), Shelby (Jose), Devin (Ashley), Isabella , Destiny (Devin), Makenz (Enrique), Lillian, Alyssa, Oliver and Whitney (Aaron); and 15 great-grandchildren, plus two on the way. She also had numerous family and friends.

The family requests that everyone dress casually for the funeral.