Exploring A Widow's ABANDONED House - Jewelry Found Inside!!!

Mrs. Smith grew up in a small country town just 2 hours south of Atlanta, Georgia.
She was born in this town, fell in love and got married in this town, and eventually raised all four of her sons in this town. But tragically, her husband had died in a car accident while her sons were still young and she was left her to raise them by herself. She never remarried.
But the love she had for her sons kept her going, managing to pay the bills with her job at the local elementary school and leaning on her church family when finances became too hard maintain.
Eventually her sons, all being close to the same age, grew up and joined various branches of the military, taking each of them far away from the only place they'd ever known and with that, Mrs Smith was left by herself… in the town she grew up in, the town she married in, and eventually the town she died in…
One morning, in the winter of 1999 Mrs. Smith got up like she did every other day.. she made her morning coffee, fed the cats, and folded her laundry before leaving for work when suddenly she suffered a massive heart attack and died in the living room of her home.. surrounded by photos of her beloved sons and the nik nacks she'd collected over the course of her life.
After that, this house that was filled with so much love and memories, became only a decaying monument for the wonderful lady who use to call it home.
And For unknown reasons, her sons never came and got any of her things nor sell the property… leaving Mrs Smith's home completely abandoned.
So join me as I step inside of this once beautiful place and let's take a look at what's left inside.
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[@JeremyXplores]

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[@knightcyclist1245]

That cool looking car is a 1974 Buick Electra 225.

[@sandystevens7046]

I think it's a victrolla it played music off a reel you wind it up

[@christinemcdaniel5425]

in the last bedroom where you found the sewing stuff if you would have lifted the lid you would have found the sewing machine i have one just like it , the machine folds up inside of itself. also in the middle of the drawers it opens up to 3 little compartments,

[@sandywilliams2561]

So very sad...can't believe that any of her family didn't want a lot of those things God Love her!

[@TheElderMillennial07]

The skeleton key probably went to the china cabinet in the living room

[@wilcox728]

I hope he helped that little kitten, please don't let it die

[@randolphpeters3095]

Her sons may have forgotten her but 73k views shares her story simply by viewing her life thru youtube. She's not forgotten.

[@JeremyXplores]

I’m so honored I could bring her story to the world

[@venusallegrayerkovich592]

Yes BLESS her and you.. Lord have mercy..

[@Imissneo]

Thank you both for doing that guys. Beautifully done. London, UK.

[@Novi903]

❤❤❤😢🙏🙏🙏

[@hertribe1978]

Kudos! Brilliant

[@CeruleanTalon]

The sons she sacrificed everything for to give a them a good life should be ashamed of themselves. Especially as military men. I don't care how busy you are, what you are going through in your grief, you don't disrespect your mother by not taking care of her home and belongings in one way or another. I love that you are so kind and respectful. If they've passed, then RIP and thank you for your service.

[@chawkins1963]

As military men they could be dead.

[@juliee.7072]

In my heart I'm going to pretend she was a strong, independent old lady who told her children not to worry about her and put their own families first and I want to imagine she told them "boys I've had a great life, I can't take all this stuff with me and you sure as hell don't need a bunch of costume jewelry and crocheted doilies, I know y'all love me and that's all I need."

[@84SandHill]

How you know their not dead or something

[@Imissneo]

Beautiful comment Julie. UK.

[@brendalucier6189]

I agree with you I wish I could hear my mother voice one more time

[@valerierichardson873]

At 17:17 when you pulled that necklace out of the brown box, my heart skipped a beat! I have the same necklace and the matching bracelet that belonged to my mom. I’m 63 and I wore it to my prom when I was 16. Probably not valuable in terms of money but definitely vintage and very sentimental to me. I imagine my own son would throw it away, todays generation doesn’t want this sort of thing, but you just loaded me up on memories of my sweet mom and the day she fastened the necklace around my neck for prom!

[@butterycacti]

Tell your son about your necklace and what it means to you!!! I’m sure he would love to know and might save it for some special in his life!!!

[@cherylfarley5508]

Every video you have shared is done with the utmost respect. You respect the people and their belongings. You do this with grace. Thank you

[@wendyl5290]

I love how kind you are and sympathetic when exploring abandon homes where for whatever reason they leave or die in their home.

[@judyragen3892]

Really SAD 🤔

[@miketaylor5627]

@@judyragen3892 a Buick

[@wayneyasko1658]

@@miketaylor5627 1974 Buick Electra 225.

[@Joe_Murphy-REV_Realty]

It's not a castle in France, but everything meant so much to her. So sad that her family never even came to look at it. Thanks, Jeremy.

[@tonyrhoton6613]

It was her things some family's rather leave things like they were

[@vonniedemers5683]

It's the little things that often mean the most.... A child's macaroni angel ornament made I. School, the first anniversary present etc...

[@amandafox5855]

What you did to honor this woman's memory is nothing less than admirable. Thank u for sharing Mrs Smiths story.

[@Dragon-Slay3r]

♑

[@bobsacamano7653]

She will live in our hearts

[@kimberlyvespa]

She seemed like a really cool lady! All those memories just left there.

[@rosaleenmurray2781]

This is heart breaking

[@PiperRockelle]

I really hope you did something to help the little kitten. you should be ashamed of yourself if you did not. 💔

[@thesixthgirl6199]

There was an adult cat heading toward the house right when he was approaching, which probably means a feral mama cat had her litter in there.

[@irisphillips168]

yeah, i saw a large black cat heading to the house when he was in the yard I saw one where a cat had been left in an abandoned house and it had curled up on a pillow and died the guy had blurred it and said unfortunately they run across dogs and cats that had been abandoned with the house or got in somehow and couldn't get out, broke my heart.

[@staceymacmaster68]

Piper? What are you doing here?!

[@Sharon56-h4t]

Thank you for being so thoughtful and respectful of Mrs Smith's house.

[@luisthekingjaime94]

Maybe one day one of her sons will come over and look at the house and just say where was I?

[@lorionstad2224]

It's the kittens I worry about...not the stuff...

[@barbaramarkham4736]

Me too, all I could think about was the kitten! Thank you

[@michelleCanadaGoose]

@@barbaramarkham4736 I didnt want to watch because its all i could think about

[@sodapopresaleshop]

As the owner of a little online vintage shop I loved seeing all the knick knacks (the mermaids, fish and swans in the bathroom especially). It gives me a little glimpse into the past and the way things used to be done(decor-wise). On the other hand It's sad to imagine that after devoting her life to taking care of her family that she was left all alone with her stuff. I hope my kids will forever be in my life and one day, when I go, they will take a few of my cute collectibles/art to remember me by and sell or donate the rest. Family first- stuff second. I hope her family sees this video and makes the trip to tie up the loose ends. Go and honor their momma and sell some of the stuff that still has value before it's looted or bulldozed.

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

Her wedding dress wouldn't have a tag on it. This was a truly heartbreaking exploration. The lady seemed to be very organized and careful with her many things - drawers containing neatly folded items, everything with a place - all of this despite 23 years of being left desolate. It sure is a mystery that none of her beloved family came back to get mementos or see to the property.

[@lorettakeiser1672]

I wish I could live there

[@martina21953]

At first I thought that was her wedding dress but the tag on it leads me to think that she bought it brand new because it reminded her of her wedding dress. Who knows? All I know is that she really, really loved her family.

[@bonniesometimes8660]

Just a way to have people comment and reply’s. More money for the people that put up the videos

[@SMH24.7]

Hi there, that's a 1974 Buick, either a LeSabre or an Electra, depending on the trim level. Can't tell from the video. That was a terrific car in it's day.

[@darlenekorson3716]

I was thinking Electra just from seeing the front. Not sure why it came to mind but I lived through that Era and I don't know a lot about cars.

[@Lizziemae144]

@@darlenekorson3716I had one in the late 80,s one of the 1sr cars I owned it was HUGE and LONG tht is exactly what that is and u do really have to Lok at it from the back to tell what make it is but I remember it, mine was black I was 17 yrs old😊

[@Lizziemae144]

Mine was an Electra by the way

[@corinnemiles2129]

Great, the sewing machine is inside the cabinet, had one like it years ago, you lift the top and pull it out. Love watching you explore these abandoned homes. Thank you for the experience.

[@maxmcgraw3571]

This is extremely sad and one of the worst fears anyone could have... To die alone and your own children basically just completely forget about you. Not even wanting a simple nick-nack to remember their Mom. I would absolutely love to buy this house and bring it back to life. How would I go about doing that?

[@sarahmariegc6541]

Don't see her kids not wanting any memorabilias . Sounds like some one in charge of finding the body didn't seem to reach out her next of kin. Easy way to cypher or conceal truth behind deaths. America is getting way too lazy

[@sarahmariegc6541]

Just a waste to see historical memories even small towns people who have a story of their own. These videos are good for history diving 👍

[@sarascribbled3936]

I’d love to have this property too bring this life back to this space while keeping it a memorable place as well I would try to see about keeping my the items behind dust them off and add to the rebuilding of this once loved home

[@apocyldoomer]

Yes, that’s strange.

[@Elizabeth-Farbo]

Hey @Max McGraw, I'm a Realtor in Atlanta, and I'd be happy to help if you are interested in purchasing this property.. it would take several steps, but it's not impossible.

[@tammywilson3197]

What happened to the kitten? How can you just ignore a sweet little voice asking for help? Really hope that you did not shut the poor thing in.

[@fatherenes1028]

When is the time stamp of this ??? Was there a kitten in this abandoned home ?

[@judithompson3243]

Kittens come and go...

[@angelaeide663]

​​@@fatherenes10284:11 it starts

[@_kainzow9365]

Really? Why do you assume that it is helpless? Animals have been taking care of themselve well before humans. Dont know why you think stealing this kitten from its mother is the right choice.

[@SMcCaskill]

The kitten is most likely feral (wild) and I believe it's mother was nearby because the crying stopped. Never assume that feral animals are abandoned.

[@schnutchie]

A very respectful tour of a sad situation. House and cars have not been trashed at all. At 24:37 we see a roller organ. I had one just like it that worked. This is a hand cranked organ with two bellows. The round cylinder with nails protruding slowly revolves and presses the oval organ keys behind it. The crank has been removed but can be seen to the right inside the case. To play a different song, the "cob" is removed by pulling the round knob on the right. This is a table model of what some would call a "hurdy-gurdy".

[@mysticmay129]

I'm sorry but PLEASE give me a kitten update or I'm going to lose my mind 😭I just can't handle a baby crying while you're looking at a fridge. 😰This stressed me out. I'm hoping it was dealt with off camera but I need to know 😭

[@debbiemason5267]

Such a sad thought that this lady could have been forgotten by her family. I agree that she must have had such pride and love for her family.

[@bobsacamano7653]

She wasn't forgotten. There must be another reason.

[@rosaleenmurray2781]

Maybe her son's were all killed in the war ,they wouldn't have forgotten their beautiful mum.

[@caroljones4855]

Omg that broke my heart.i can't believe not one of her sons came to the house.all her hard work bringing them up and all the love she had given them .getting old sucks, makes me wonder sometimes why we bother as we are soon forgotten.

[@dominickjustave3558]

Maybe she wasn't a good person

[@jimcrump2659]

@@dominickjustave3558 yep, seen a lot of families that become estranged from each other for mostly selfish reasons and never speak to each other for decades.

[@chairlesnicol672]

​@@dominickjustave3558 Well I had a mother I wouldn't say much about for sure ! Once when I wanted to leave home at age 18 I hadn't eaten for 4-5days when in January in Manitoba it was - 35 C I was stopped from getting 6 cans of chicken noodle soup So I know how it feels to b in that position! Although my mom had a "pet" favourite as She left the house to So if this particular lady was nasty I dunno but from the looks of it pretty sad for those people anyways !

[@tomhamillton8380]

There are a lot of people doing a lot of assuming .A hazardous undertaking....

[@evancorzine2876]

I bet you the sewing machine was still there inside the cabinet. I have one similar in my home. If you lift up the lid on the top of the desk the machine was very likely recessed down in the cabinet.

[@ronvradenburg1324]

I cant wrap my head around how an entire family can just leave all that memorabilia behind. They spent Christmases there, first day of school, all kinds of stuff that should mean something to each member.Nice job JX in respecting the place and the lady.

[@martina21953]

When we moved out of a townhouse that we had rented for over 10 years, I started to cry when it was time to leave. My husband started crying too. We got married in that house, sent our kids to school, proms, homecomings, Thanksgivings, Christmases, etc. Some of the best years of my life were spent in that townhouse.

[@อัญมณีทองดี-ร6ฌ]

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[@natalial.5577]

Not sure, but I left my grandma's house the way it was, I didn't want to remember her home differently, or remember it empty. But my family did clean it all out. I just couldn't see it charge, it broke me knowing it would.

[@Bob-gn8ph]

@@natalial.5577 you have a good heart❤ God bless you love and Luke 21:36 KJV

[@sadhu7191]

The earth is a ball we all live in sane home

[@jayricard1276]

Jeremy, the sewing machine cabinet probably has the sewing machine stored inside. Just lift that top section. I have a couple of similar machines. 😊 I really appreciate your tours and the respect you show for the people who once lived in these abandoned places. ❤

[@danw4471]

I was going to tell him the same thing about the sewing machine.

[@TimS57064]

Was just going tthru the comments myself to see if anyone commented about the sewing machine, yep the top sections fold out and the sewing machine lfts and tilts out. @@danw4471

[@joancurran4897]

Jeremy: Hi. I sure hope you were able to rescue the poor kitten and find it a home. Any update? Many thanks!

[@_kainzow9365]

Rescue the kitten? Are you serious? So you think the kitten will be better off stolen from it mother and sent to a shelter, instead of just living in the wild, like cats have done for 1000s of years? Gross

[@_kainzow9365]

@Small_cats-asmr Ahh ignorant innocence, how quaint. Well you are wrong, the main reason they capture strays is so they don't breed and create more of a problem.

[@RacNredLites]

I don’t take my rescues to a shelter. I foster them into good homes by taming and loving them. There are rescue groups everywhere across this nation. Many people foster dogs and cats until they can find their forever homes.

[@Siameezkattwo]

This made me sad....but she's more than likely in a better place God Rest Her!

[@mitzihidy7292]

The belongings in this house remind me so much of my grandma's house. Grandma had many similar items as this lady did. I'm in love with that chenille bed spread on one of the beds. Thanks for your videos. Your exploring gives me the chance to go along with you. I used to do exploring many years ago. Me and my clan went to an abandoned home of an old man who died in it. His house was left full, as the lady's home in your video. No one came to claim his items or home.My legs don't work as they should. I'm now handicapped. It's a way to get out of the house. Thanks 👍

[@JeremyXplores]

You’ve no idea how much it means to me to read this. It’s my absolute honor to take you along with me and show you these places. Thank you for writing and showing your support of my channel

[@WingchickWindyWarren]

That lady's problems are OVER. I am most concerned for the kitten. Please tell me you left the door open so if there is a feral mother who's taking care of that baby she can still get access to it. Maybe you can contact a cat local cat rescue and say there's a possible abandoned kitten, they'll get in there to make sure the kitty is okay, PLEASE 😢🥹

[@missm3881]

This has to be one of my favorite videos and I've watch many. It just reminds me of a grandma's house. So sweet and nostalgic. I wonder how and where her sons are now.

[@bimscutney1242]

For everyone commenting about how can people leave all of this behind. My brother was the executor of my grandmother’s estate. The amount of work that goes into that is huge. Meeting with attorneys, clearing out the house, dividing up any money left to relatives, getting legal documents signed, selling the house, contacting banks credit card companies and govt agencies of the death, paying off outstanding debt, setting up a bank account for incoming funds and paying any ongoing bills, people breaking in the house to steal the copper pipes, etc. He almost had a nervous breakdown over it and we weren’t close with my dad’s mom and she didn’t have much at all. And a lot of the time the older folks let their homes fall into disrepair so even if they sold it they might not get much. And the location of the home may have been desirable at one point but the neighborhood goes to crap.

[@sadhu7191]

Ok so when I die don't worry about anything is what I learned from you. Steal it sell it do what u need.

[@Hossak]

Completely agree, people have their reasons we should hesitate to judge. RIP lovely lady :)

[@tvann]

I just lost both my parents in two months, and I'm finding this comment to be very true!!!! It sucks

[@marywillis5986]

What you said is so true! Sadly most folks don’t realize this. Also, I noticed that a lot of these places came from the depression era or boomer generations. They were thought to keep everything. Always so much trinkets and knick- knacks. The younger generations usually aren’t Knick-knack people. Most of them are grown with full homes already. The sad truth a lot of these houses already need a ton of repairs to start with. As we age, we can’t do the same things as we did younger. So many of these homes haven’t been repaired since or updated since the 70’s or 80’s. I am 45 and I can honestly say my mom is a pack rat. She is from the boomer generation as is my husbands mom who an actual hoarder. We both agreed we’d take pictures or small meaningful things. As for my husbands mom, we agreed that most of her stuff has been trashed as it’s riddled is cat urine. We actually convinced my mom to downsize to a small house with few possessions. Her house will be locked and auctioned immediately. Profits will be sold between us 3 daughters. My mom is incredibly smart and knows what happens when people pass. Her father passed in 92 and his farm sat in probate for over 15 years. Our children want even less than we have. I make it a point to throw things out. I also don’t do knick-knacks and trinkets. I can tell you first hand, I live in a 1920’s house and something is always breaking. In 5 years our home is paid for and we plan on downsizing and having even less. Stuff is just stuff and you can’t take it when you pass.

[@jasonfield7825]

I know it can be very overwhelming. But I'm the executor of my mother's estate and over my dead body will I let what she leaves behind end up like this when the time comes.

[@troydanielboy]

What a great walk through. So many sweet items and great colors. I love the green chenille spread , Instead of a sad place, I think of it as a mosoleum honoring the people who lived here. It might be deteriorating, but it is still a museum of sorts that shows the family, the times, the fads and fashions of the period. And most importantly a look into an American family. The retro furnishings are amazing and fun. I'm guessing this house had a LOT of love and laughter.

[@kmo3811]

Can you imagine watching one of these abandon videos and then realizing it's your family's home? That'd be crazy.

[@twonagaskins2960]

I pray they see it!!!!🙏🏻🤗🙏

[@bobsacamano7653]

I don't understand why people can't get along with each other better. I'm thankful for everyone in my life and I'm lucky that I can forgive easily.

[@Lynnyloo]

I was thinking the exact thing

[@Lkmurillo]

That house is definitely a story Time piece. It hasn’t looked like it was updated since the 70s. Super cool

[@123Rockchild]

WHAT ABOUT THE KITTY? You should have found the cat and taken it to the local humane center.

[@Boris_Amiga1200]

Oh Jeremy, so nice intro! So great camera recording! Just amazing video! But it is so sad, heartbreaking to watch. We can see how she loved her house, put so much love in there! I think too, that she was so proud of her sons! She was so strong,raised her kids. Rest in peace Lady! Well, just watched two of your videos Jeremy and like it! So keep on, you are great!

[@Christine_J]

The sound of the kitten broke my heart! I can’t believe her kids didn’t come for anything.

[@kathleenmccown3066]

I to was wondering and worried about the kitty 😞hope its alright !!!

[@sacheverelle]

Same here. I am dying to know if they rescued the kitten.

[@WingchickWindyWarren]

Who just listens to a kitten cry without investigating where the poor little soul is? What if it were a puppy crying or a child? I believe in helping the helpless. Awful.

[@mac1975]

Why does this piss me off?

[@throttleblipsntwistedgrips1992]

wonder if her cats went feral and this is 5 generations later in the feline world

[@lorrainebryan7552]

I myself would be looking for that baby kitten. I'd save it. Very interesting place.

[@samueluchenna630]

❤

[@penelopemarshall6320]

Me too ❤

[@earthangel3060]

Me too. Why didn’t Jeremy answer any kitten questions.

[@robertbuffone454]

white 1972 buick electra 225

[@mikerocco2506]

Robert buffone Electra 225 also aka deuce and a quarter not 72 but close

[@Scott-ly2nk]

The ol gas hog boats fron the early 70's

[@Igylp]

Hi guys, I found quite a lot of info from this exploration. The most shocking is that I believe her daughter lives next door to this property. Another one of her son lives only 21 minutes away. To me this is mind boggling. Being that close and not come to take a few pictures at least... sad.

[@ann4025]

What happened? Maybe someone from her family can just come and put the whole estate in an auction and donate it to any charitable institution if the family is not interested.

[@1988sawa]

😮😮

[@the_beat_thief]

I think I found it too. I saw the Education certificate from Muscogee and started my search with that. The certificate has an almost legible name, nice camera. If we came to the same determination, there was a son who died not too long ago and was in the Navy. A brother of his died before him, and he has 2 living brothers. A sister died before him and he still has 2 living sisters. I used that person as the backbone of my search. The property is 1.5 hours outside of Atlanta if it's the same one. You can pretty much only see woods looking in the direction of that house, but aerial boundary lines seem to show woods around what is most likely the sister's house you mentioned - the house that may have been Mrs. Smith's is kind of in a field and has a long driveway with no property value or lot assignment. Going by the shape and placement of the wooded area, it looks like the field house was hers and it has a new roof. Hey, I was bored and interested. I think what I found is the same place, and I'm generally pretty good when it comes to tracking things/people down online. It's like working on digital puzzles that can span decades or more. If I'm right, I tracked all of the info down in about an hour and a half using county, obituary, real estate listings starting with that certificate.

[@mcb6180]

If the daughter lives on the property next door, that could explain why the house hasn't been vandalized and ransacked. My guess is they know it is there but has just been easier for them to know it's there and think they'll do something with it ... someday. But someday never comes.

[@mlkesimmons758]

Our possessions are just stuff. They may be little reminders of experiences. Makes one think about what is important in life. Family and friends. Nice video.

[@MasEnFilm]

Did you find the kittens? It's heartbreaking to hear them crying like that 😟

[@crm208]

Maybe they (cats) are still waiting for her to return😢😥

[@Catloudan]

@crm she died in 1999. The cats are long gone

[@teslateacher2203]

@@Catloudan You could hear a kitten cry at the beginning of the video.

[@ernielaw]

@@teslateacher2203 That would be a different kitten

[@annerowan3647]

Go rescue the kitten! The house is sweet , and the car looks a bit like a Pontiac chieftain late 50's. Did you grab kitty?

[@tamfrommiami]

He said in the beginning a mama cat was in the footage. The kitty hid. The kitty has a mama!

[@25Sweetchocolate]

This is so sad and touching. Can't imagine why her sons wouldn't take the time to come home and clean her house, go through her personal items, pictures clothes, etc.. Everything is there as it was when she passed away. And why wouldn't they want a picture, nick nack or something to remember Mom and Dad. So, so sad.😞

[@jennyscorner3942]

They were deadbeat children

[@kelliannj9473]

I wonder if she left any inheritance? If so, I’m sure they claimed that….

[@25Sweetchocolate]

You got that right Kelli!

[@debralight2145]

I’m sure they took everything of value at the time. The pictures left behind is what bothers me. Perhaps the mom wanted it left like that? We don’t know the whole story. Hopefully a update with a happier ending?

[@cathyl4953]

Thank you for the heartfelt video.

[@Sunnyone942]

Thank you for your video. At 60, I recognize many of the things you asked about. I think the car is a Buick, that is a music box, the cylinder turns and taps on the metals at the back. The sewing machine, called a treadle, if you had lifted the lid, should still be in there. The coffee tea sugar flour canister set was a common kitchen accessory always having those 4 items. The record player probably didn’t hold too many records, if any, those would have been on the side in closed boxes. And for sure the jewelry would have vintage value. Such a wonder to see into peoples lives as you have shown. Blessings to the surviving family, looks like there was a daughter too. I like your respectful presentation. Thanks again!

[@libertygiveme1987]

What I don't get, why didn't her sons at least take the photos?! I mean, why don't these kids take the memories that they grew up with?! Certain Pictures, and items that remind them of their childhood. I TREASURE the items that I have that my mom wanted me to have, and I come from a family of 12!!!!

[@MichelleWasyluk9]

Maybe they did take stuff that meant a lot to them, and you just can’t tell because there’s so much left.

[@marcanglin477]

Jeremy, as you explore abandon homes your empathy touches our hearts with memories of those we have lost. Mrs. Smith's children if they are living showed little respect for their mother, and the family home for leaving it like this. Sadly this is becoming a reality in today's world. Hopefully some distant family member might see your video and bring closure for her.

[@tekki2060]

You've done a great video. I can relate as I lived in my childhood house for four years after my mother died. I left everything as it was in her bedroom for well over a year before I started to get rid of all her stuff. It's very hard to do that as so many memories come back in the process.

[@alexanderspenser4960]

I can appreciate the respect you've shown by the handling and replacement of the contents of the home. Looks like 74 Electra 225 4dr & a 85 Caddy in the yard. Based on what is found in this home, I believe she is in a Heavenly home. Thanks for the video.

[@priscillaa.8548]

A life well-lived. Bless her heart.

[@BonnieMiller]

What happened to the kitten? I adore cats so much, wonder if there is anyway to contact the sons?

[@monicabosilikwa9519]

Somebody is paying the taxes. The church can tell you a lot about Ms. Smith. This is not adding up or making sense. Did her kids bury their mother?

[@MixitMcGee]

This is one of the best explorer videos I’ve seen in a while! Excellent! The picture of her on her wedding day was stunning, she was beautiful!❤

[@vixgarry2797]

Yh you could say that again and it hurts that we all die alone someday.. she's seems nice and classy in her younger days. Cheer's

[@diegolove173]

People on here are quick to judge oh the son is ungrateful bla bla bla ! He might be dead , disable …. We don’t know so stop judging

[@calliopec544]

All 4 of her kids? That’d be some bad family luck there.

[@museluvr]

True. Judgement is solely from Christ.

[@dutchkosmik]

A sweet God-fearing churchgoing lady, has hats to match every outfit. And in the last room were a bunch of empty hat boxes. I think her loved ones were able to get what they wanted. Hats, tv and more. Maybe there were issues over the inheritance and that is why the house was never sold. In any event, this is not a sad place! Stop calling it sad. I see a legacy of a very strong woman. Who stood her ground. Had her own house, cars, job and raised some fine kids. And had money to spend on all her little knickknacks. Or maybe all those were given to her by kids and grandchildren? Maybe they loved her so much, they could not bear to be in that house, ever again. Great tribute you made! Well done!

[@nicoletanis3703]

This is a great virtual tour. I appreciate it very much. Thanks!

[@absatwell8163]

So weird to me that they didn’t take anything. I’ve been dragging around family stuff for a few decades. They spark memories for me, but I know my kid doesn’t want it, so I’ve been slowly getting rid of things. Good video! Glad I happened upon your channel.

[@JeremyXplores]

Thanks so much for watching and for your kind words!

[@Elizabeth-Farbo]

Great video. You are very kind and it shows. Please tell me you rescued the cat? 🙏🤞

[@christinamcintire8375]

Am I the only one worried about the kitten

[@Froghair75]

My only concern is the kitten also, driving me nuts, find n save the kitten

[@chewie2055]

Doing a lot of home care in my life…I use to love going to old patients who have outlived their families…I would let them just talk and talk…the shift went by so fast…..the stories….fascinating…

[@dwangamble432]

This one kinda touched home for me. I literally felt like u was going through my grandmother's house, saw a couple things my grandmother had in her house, things I haven't saw since she passed away 😢.

[@Super_Sair]

Wow, that is incredible. Makes me wonder if perhaps the boys passed away or were somehow financially or physically prevented from coming. I couldn't imagine anyone who has what appears to be such a loving mother not making it back otherwise. Thanks for sharing this amazing time capsule! I hope somehow her friends or what may be left of her family sees this and can reclaim her property.

[@roslyndaniel3702]

I will like to live in there.

[@edyharris7773]

I thought the same thing !

[@edyharris7773]

I feel so sorry for her.

[@suefink7292]

yes, i wondered that too

[@bigsnooks5968]

The house may have went to probate as well.after all lawyers fees and such,it may have been too much of a burden for a few military gentleman

[@laineegram]

@abandondednashville Thank you for the share! As someone in the industry all I can think is, Oh my gah how amazing would it be to use all these pieces of history in a period piece!! I think this story is worth looking into more for sure! Because Guys! 😫 we are leaving such mean comments about the kids, but absolutely none of us know what she was like as a person! Please allow me to play advocate for the voiceless for a moment… Not to speak I’ll of the dead, but what if she was a horrible mother? Horrible mothers have some of the cutest, most well maintained houses you’ve ever seen!! Not to mention they LOVE to fill their house with the smiling faces of their loved ones, so they can write a different narrative in their own mind about what life was like for them. 😬 dark I know, but true. What if she was a horrible person in general? Don’t you find it odd that not one of her church friends, stepped forward to claim anything either. I’m just saying we’re sitting here demonizing the children, but we don’t know a thing about them. Or perhaps she was so wonderful people just couldn’t bare to disrupt her stuff… It looks very much like she had a daughter too, why is there no mention of her I wonder? It just seems like there’s more of a story here, how very odd that the house has sat all these years and no one has ever even ransacked it. PS-my post is loving, not malicious. I just felt bad that we thought the kids were bad kids, but it’s rare that a kid doesn’t like his mother for no reason, you know? I just find this particular post a juicy one, full of Whys? Which may or may not have an easy answer. Please do a follow up for us inquiring minds!! 🙏🏼💜

[@laineegram]

*ill of the dead

[@jerrycapanear8227]

Exactly,. I was thinking the same,. We don't know how she was in life,. Or. What might of happened with the children,??.....

[@rebekahblack2954]

I'm glad i wasn't the only one who thought this

[@teresasmith8946]

Didn't even want their Momma's bible! This was heart breaking.

[@mr.hanger]

Someone would love to have that Buick. It may have a 455 in it, which is also worth a few bucks.

[@hengietu701]

I love how you tell the story of the previous owner's most stories are so sad 😢 . ❤️❤️ from 🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴

[@SingleMommyGlowUp]

This was so beautiful and sad, if that was my mother or grandmother I would come back and get everything and just keep it in storagev

[@carolynbagnell5074]

Hope saved the kitten ,I would.

[@dustinwatkins7843]

Yoda?

[@MissPresley69]

It's so terribly sad, that her sons just left everything there to go to waste. I mean, who does that? 🤷🏻‍♀️ I don't know how they can just go about their day for decades, not giving a shit about their mom's precious belongings and where she died. 😔🙏🤍

[@museluvr]

Sadly, a lot do this. The world is self-absorbed and when death occurs, they can't be bothered to show respect and loss.

[@luannestrickland4199]

And not just 1, but 4 sons didn’t care to come back for anything!😢

[@brick_housedee6711]

Stop being judgmental we don't know what's happening to their lives

[@MissPresley69]

@@brick_housedee6711 You just judged me for being judgmental 🤣 I still find it sad, whatever the reason.

[@abigailburk1971]

Yes , Need to Know More ?!? What the Heck Happened !?!

[@lunairis3158]

I would have at least saved the kitten..that breaks my heart I really hope you told the neighbors or someone 😖

[@rogerpickard3698]

Thanks for the tour of the house. Awesome job… I think that car under the carport is a 1973 Buick Electra.

[@kelleygrim8378]

Her name was Ninett Smith. She died October 21, 1999. RIP

[@IDOGAIIULLC]

Hello and thanks for this information…now I’m wondering about her family now

[@lgm8208]

Hi Kelley, did they locate her family?

[@coyboybc]

So sad to think the boys didn’t come back to their mamas home and keep some of her memories alive to continue on!

[@bonitadrake3046]

So very heartbreaking to see such a home once filled with so much love just sit and go into disrepair. I just wonder why her son's never came back for any of the belongings. I know if it was my mother I would get everything. I wonder who it was deeded to in her will. I hope the state didn't take it. It's just a shame. ❤️

[@paulmiller7276]

Could be that there is a huge amount of money owed on the property and no one can pay it. Taxes etc. but it’s a long time to sit with no one interested in it.

[@vanessaprettyvibes]

Us brown folks didn't have much... But we cherish what we had!!! Rest easy 🥺🕊🫶🏾

[@quadrajet2002]

The sewing machine is probably not missing; they fold down into the tabletop when not in use.

[@fashionfaithandflair]

@Abandoned Nashville I have a Fashion background and the dress in the closet is not the one in the photograph as the style and tag is too new. The jewelry is vintage costume jewelry and there is value to it. Thanks for what you do-your videos are awesome! :)

[@TheOtacon68]

Man this makes me sad. She had big family. Why did no one came to get at least personal things like photos. I dont understand.

[@kierstynelyzabeth2320]

I dont either 😥

[@stalinfortimee5065]

Some people burn their bridges with family for various reasons.

[@abigailburk1971]

Exactly , made me very sad and I didn't know her . I would display a shelf of her precious belongings and tell her story. Kids can be killed or hurt in military maybe but all 4 ?? What about friends ? Her church family ?

[@sherrypuckett6686]

How did u come on this u can go to court house and find out who owns this property and why it's still standing sounds like to me this fell through the cracks and no one has stole and taken every thing . Are there neighbors around .

[@museluvr]

Did you locate the kitten and at least turn it over to the local animal shelter? Poor lil fella.

[@JeremyXplores]

Thanks for watching the video! I looked for the kitten but couldn’t find it. My guess is that it hid under a piece of furniture when I walked into the room it was in. BUT if you notice in the intro of the video, there was a momma cat that was entering the house through the front. So the kitten is definitely being taken care of and nature is taking its course.

[@fancyface2401]

Such a sad story I just pray the family is resting in peace

[@lillieshepherd4177]

Jeremy you have such a Beautiful Voice!

[@caverlexi7372]

Thank you for sharing this woman’s story. It is good that someone remembers her, even in this small way, and important that her story is told to remind us all to look after the people in our lives who won’t always be with us. You video is incredibly thoughtful and thought-provoking. You are a kind, loving soul. Please let us all know if you ever discover what happened to her children that they never did anything with her home or her possessions. All being in the military, I have to wonder if they, too, are gone.

[@kellyhoward5893]

Mrs. Smith looked like a beautiful woman in her pic. You can tell she loved her clothes and jewelry...It's so obvious how much she loved her family. It's hard to understand why they didn't come to get her things and take care of the house.

[@virginiadodgen2787]

I suspect they passed before she did. No surviving family.

[@joespencer5342]

The Automobile outside, from what I could see, is an Oldsmobile 98. The model 98 was the flagship luxury car built from 1941-1996 Oldsmobile was a division of General Motors Corporation. April 24, 2004 Oldsmobile Assembly plant in Lansing MI. rolled the last car off the line and then closed forever. The Plant was demolished years later!

[@fredziffle5219]

My Old Cadillac kinda looked like that too, it’s how they looked back in the day. Mine was old when I got it, ran good & amazingly good gas mileage too! I once got a speeding ticket going UP a steep mountain highway, couldn’t believe it could go that fast! 70+. Never had a ticket before & not into speeding.

[@DavidCinJNC]

The white car is a 1974 Buick Electra - I own one. Can't tell if it is a 225 or a Limited due to the dirt. Such a shame.

[@sneakerfreak2002]

Close. Its a buick electra which is related to the olds 98

[@theartgirl777]

I wanted to know as you were exploring, where are those kittens? Are they ok? Do They need a loving home?? Hearing them crying broke my heart..🐈🐈‍⬛🐈

[@SuperRodriguez2005]

2 things 1. That singer desk, opens up and the sewing machine would be stored in the desk, u wouldnt see it unless u opened it 2. Did you rescue the kittens?

[@ZacharyCrowe]

That's a treadle Singer machine, if you had lifted the top lid, the machine itself is probably right underneath and will raise up into place for use. Love your videos, and your respect for someone else's life!

[@museluvr]

Having a son who joined the USMC I know the feeling of being left alone, as he's on east coast, I'm pacific NW. He' not big into 'stuff', so when I go, I expect something similar. We should be more involved with our family then with the crap we're brainwashed into thinking is important. I can't imagine though the sons never returned to pick something of hers to remember her by. At the least, hire out like church folk to go in, box things and donate. The cars could've been sold. Such a shame how so many die and their 'life' is left unclaimed.

[@nylaekiamikes9245]

I'm sad that you believe that's how you'll be when you pass on. I could only wish to have a mom. I'm in Portland Oregon. Please contact me I would to have and meet new friends. God, be with you.

[@homegrown1015]

It's a damn shame that her kids left everything behind..a part of their mother's legacy...IMO, they didn't mature enough to return the love and dedication she had for years shown to them...there are many families like this one...so ungrateful & so sad...

[@christhefampederson2324]

That so true now

[@lauraalice9081]

maybe it was to hard for them im living in the house my mom died in and today makes a yr of her passing and all i want to do is move out its not easy living in a home your mom died in so no its not a shame if you dont know how they took it or how close they are to their mom gotta think she was the only one who raised them the only parent they actually knew so its a damn shame that you would even judge someone over something like this

[@lauraalice9081]

and also i woke up to seeing my mom dead and not responding so dont judge until ou know the facts of everything just because he is talking dont mean that he knows the actual facts if the family int there hes only going to get stories from people who only knew them not actually live there or know what happened to cause them not to claim it

[@homegrown1015]

@@lauraalice9081 Most of us have walked the rocky road...but we cannot live in the past...we have to move on

[@lauraalice9081]

@@homegrown1015 then you shouldnt be saying that about them you dont know the path theyve walked is all im saying noone has that right to

[@trueblue8562]

In master bedroom, music machine looks like a Pianola. Even if she played piano, as it appears, pianola scrolls contain entire orchestras. I'd love to have met Mrs Smith and listened to her life stories.

[@tiedyedsouthernfried3137]

I hope that poor kitten wasn't abandoned by its mother.

[@MissPresley69]

Should have pulled that white dress out to see it properly. But the top half certainly looked a lot like the one in the picture. I love that photo and the dress she's wearing. Classic beauty 👏🥰👏

[@JeremyXplores]

You’re right, I should have. I just didn’t want to stir up any dust or black mold that was growing on the walls

[@MissPresley69]

@@JeremyXplores Oh yeah, that's more important. I totally understand. You should be careful, because in fact, I still suffer the consequences of black mold. I lived in a place with black mold for too long and the landlords wouldn't do anything. I couldn't leave because of financial reasons, as a single mom and by the time I could leave, it was already too late. I'm constantly treating symptoms, still after years and I will probably have to deal with it for a few more years. So, be real careful. I don't wish this on nobody. 😔🙏🤍

[@zonadaniell7159]

Find the kitten and take it with you, please. RIP, mother...

[@RobertMadden]

I can’t understand why no one claimed her home or came to wrap up her life. When my parents died, I had to close up their home. It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do, but out of respect and love for them, I felt it was important.

[@gigigiseleworld]

Those son's have a dose of Karma or the one who didn't come to pack up her things

[@ThePoobears]

was thinking the same so sad her sons had nothing to do with her personal things.. let alone cleaned out her place..

[@JudyZimShadHomesteader]

@@gigigiseleworld or she could off been a really shitty mom or they died fighting the created 911 war

[@gigigiseleworld]

@@ThePoobears If they don't pay her property taxes. There will be a notice from the County Tax collector. They will auction off the land and some one will demolish the house... .. I'm suspecting ...??

[@phoenixman8569]

The year before dad died he was moved to a nursing home, and since I had no brothers or sisters so it was up to me to clear out my dad's home mostly alone and prepare it for sale. Even though dad was still alive at the time it was still a difficult thing for me to do, i would have moved in there myself but it was a seniors mobile home park and I was not old enough to be allowed to live there, my dad died the following year in 2014...

[@BradyGurl79]

You really celebrated her life how you made this. I think this was the saddest video I've watched of yours. You are incredibly respectful when you visit these places. This whole video I was thinking about the little kitten. I kept looking for it. Other people did 2. I wasn't the only one. Ha, ha. Keep making great videos everyone loves them.

[@lauranowak3632]

I cannot fathom how anyone could be so callous as to leave everything a devoted mother worked so hard for behind, especially when she died alone. It is blatantly obvious via your video how much her family meant to her throughout her entire life. Granted we have no background as to what truly happened in that household, but I immediately got a a sense of love & devotion. Perhaps things went awry after the father died, but that still is no excuse for the behavior of the Smith Brothers to dismiss their mother’s possessions as is if they were no better than dirt. I can tell you that many items in that house are worth quite a bit of money as they are beautiful antiques, and there are people out there willing to restore precious pieces from simpler times when furniture was made to last. I believe some may even be made of teak which is highly valuable & collectible. Some of her tchotchkes may be of value as well. The county should organize her photos as a tribute to her service to the elementary school. The military photos should be returned to the the military branches as historical records. None of this should sit idly by as time ticks away. The cars on her property may also be worth money, especially the white car that doesn’t look that bad for its age. I’ve experienced death at an early age (dad died at 17, my brother who didn’t get along with my father, sold off what he could, and since my mom’s items will go to me, actually made me pay for the things that he was going to dispose of, that I wanted), so I understand discord after a family death. However, I was a 911 dispatcher for 24 years, and usually after a loved one died, we received calls because family members were fighting over who got what in the end. I don’t ever recall once where someone passed, and nobody wanted anything. Shame on you Smith Brothers, this is just simply disgraceful. You have broken your Mother’s heart in Her afterlife which is abominable & contemptible. You will not be seeing each other again in the end.

[@rosieoliva7269]

She at least had her life honored by you . Your compassion for a Beautiful loving Mama and her family and life is appreciated . She is in Heaven Smiling down , knowing she was loved respected and remembered by many . Thank You for sharing this video

[@skivvywaver]

I am guessing that the sewing machine is still there. You open that lid and it swings up into position and locks into place. Mom had the same machine. It's a way of using that sewing table for more than one thing and it also protects the machine. Less top heavy when stowed also. Those old treadle model Singers lasted forever and were a very important part of the home. That machine likely belonged to her mother, and maybe her grandmother.

[@dnae760]

Was looking for this comment 👌🏾

[@MaryCharlton]

From your brief history it sounds as if she was still of working age and died unexpectedly of a heart attack. She may have not had a will, which means her estate would have to go through the probate process, which is expensive and time consuming. If probate was never granted, it would explain everything being left behind. I spotted so many valuable antique and vintage items. The thought of them just rotting away is very sad.

[@dalet9207]

Yep. Probating is not easy or inexpensive. Children may live far away and are unable to try to take care of business with all family. Take care of business folks before anything happens. Try to get rid of nick knacks, kitchen and dining room things throughout. At 70 I told all who give me gifts to stick with eats, drinks and spendable! Grandson helping me put pics on flash drives for posterity. This is an example of how family and friends cannot always work things out. That car would sell enough to pay any taxes or mortgage!

[@tabbat3328]

Hi Jeremy, this house makes me both want to cry, as it's just so sad, but the amazing amount of treasure among rubble is exciting. There is a small fortune in that home. Old costume jewelry can be quite valuable. There was a gorgeous hurricane lamp that would also bring high dollars. Not to mention the antique and vintage furniture! The car looked like an old Pontiac I think. (Restored could also bring some big $$$.) It's ashamed about the water damage to the house itself, as you know there is mold and mold is hard to get gone. It looks like she lived a very good life. She may very well have outlived her sons as well. One never knows, but it is really odd that NOBODY has claimed any of it.😢