Heartbreak in Smiths Station: Beloved Mother Jennifer Lynne Spivey Tomblin Hoskins Found Deceased
SMITHS STATION, ALABAMA — July 3, 2025 — A wave of heartbreak has swept through Smiths Station following the sudden and tragic passing of Jennifer Lynne Spivey Tomblin Hoskins, who was found deceased in her sleep on the morning of July 3, 2025, at her mother’s home. She was just 34 years old.
Jennifer’s mother, Sharon J. Spivey, shared the devastating discovery in a message that has touched the hearts of many:
“A mother’s worst nightmare. I found my beautiful daughter passed away in her bed at my home. Please pray for us. She has two beautiful boys. My heart is broken.”
The tragic loss has left her family and community in deep mourning, as tributes pour in from all who knew Jennifer as a loving mother, faithful friend, and radiant presence. She leaves behind two beloved sons, Raiden Michael Tomblin and Anthony Liam Hoskins, and a legacy of kindness, compassion, and faith.
A Life Rooted in Love, Faith, and Creativity
Born on August 6, 1990, in Columbus, Georgia, Jennifer grew up surrounded by the love of a large and blended family. She graduated from Smiths Station High School and remained a proud member of the Smiths Station community throughout her life.
She was deeply involved in her church, New Beginnings Fellowship, where her voice and spirit shone through as a member of the gospel group The Spivey Sisters. Her passion for gospel music reflected her faith, which guided her life and the way she treated others.
Professionally, Jennifer worked in retail sales, specializing in collegiate Auburn University gifts, where her bright personality and warmth made her a favorite among coworkers and customers alike. Outside of work, her creativity flourished in crafting and homemaking. She was known for creating beautiful, meaningful pieces and always finding a way to make the ordinary special.
A Devoted Mother and Cherished Family Member
Jennifer’s greatest joy was being a mother. She was wholly devoted to her sons, Raiden and Anthony, instilling in them the same compassion and joy that she brought into the world. She maintained meaningful relationships with their fathers, Kevin Michael Tomblin and Jeremy Logan Hoskins, and embraced co-parenting with love and respect.
She is survived by her mother, Sharon J. Spivey, stepfather Randy Freeman, paternal grandmother Edna Martin, biological parents Richard Martin (Susan) and Regina Anderson (Curt), sister Stephanie Renee Raines (Andrew), niece Tayleigh Raines, nephews Brett and Grant Raines, and bonus children Payton and Hoover Hoskins, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and extended family members — all of whom were touched by her loving heart.
A Life Cut Short, But Forever Remembered
Jennifer’s sudden death has stunned the community. Friends describe her as someone who could light up a room with her smile and spirit. An avid fan of the University of Alabama, she was known for wearing purple on game days and cheering with unmatched enthusiasm.
She never met a stranger, and her gift for forming meaningful connections left a lasting mark on everyone she encountered.
Final Goodbyes
A celebration of Jennifer’s life will be held at:
- Visitation: Tuesday, July 8, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM EST
- Funeral Service: Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 11 AM EST
- Location: Colonial Funeral Home, 613 14th St, Phenix City, AL
- Interment: Lakeview Memory Gardens, Phenix City, AL
Officiating the service will be Pastor David Kennedy and Brother Brad McDaniel.
A Legacy of Light
Jennifer Lynne Spivey Tomblin Hoskins will be remembered not only for the love she gave her children, family, and friends but for the light she brought into every room she entered. Her legacy lives on through her music, her kindness, her faith — and most powerfully, through the two sons she adored more than anything.
As her family and community grieve, they do so together — wrapped in prayer, memories, and the enduring belief that Jennifer’s beautiful soul lives on.