Jennie Hobson, 78, of Bent Tree Community, passed away January 3, 2023 at Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper, attended by her daughter and close friends. She was born May 27, 1944 in Memphis, TN, to father Volney Earl Edwards and Martha Miller Edwards. Jennie is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Judy Toney and Tim Toney of Boulder, CO; her daughter, Helen Hobson of Marietta; grandchildren, Jenna, 17 and Jake, 13; her cousins Fred, Eva, and Neal Miller; her long-term companion, Art Wickman of Marietta; and the multitude of other relatives and friends who were blessed by her presence and grieve her passing. She is preceded in death by her husband, Fred Crimi of Atlanta/Bent Tree. Jennie was an ardent teacher in the public schools of Memphis, Chattanooga, and Bartow County as well as an environmental educator and animal rights activist. After retirement, she continued to serve at Pickens School District as a substitute teacher and at the ACES Children's shelter in Jasper. Jennie was an active member and leader of several churches and nonprofit organizations throughout the Atlanta, Pickens, and Gilmer areas. She was a strong supporter of liberal religious values and social justice. Jennie loved the Blue Ridge Mountains and was determined to live out her life nestled between Burnt Mountain and Mount Oglethorpe. Her happiest memories were of long days spent backpacking with friends and family on mountain trails. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the Bent Tree Pavilion, with the assistance of Jennie's dear friend, the Reverend Greg Pope, pastor at First Baptist Church of Fitzgerald and former pastor of Jasper First Baptist Church. The celebration will also be live-streamed for those unable to attend in person. For important details regarding attendance, please email Art Wickman at wickmanart@gmail.com . Online condolences may be submitted to the Roper Funeral Home website. Arrangements entrusted to the Staff of Roper Funeral Home and Crematory.