She was born to Iva Berry Rowell and Cauley Eli Rowell, the last of four children. Jane was a homemaker and worked years at Citizens Bank of Columbia. After retirement, she devoted her time as a bus driver and teacher assistant at Columbia Academy, where her children and grandchildren attended school.
She enjoyed spending time with family, showing her Tennessee walking horse “Silver Masterpiece”, studying her Bible, reading, and gardening.
Jane was a virtuous and godly woman and served her Lord and Savior at New Hope Baptist Church in Foxworth. She was devoted to her family whom she loved deeply. Jane was always willing to help anyone in need and was truly grateful for her blessings. She was a woman of resilience and strength, never wavering, even in her last days on this earth.
In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her husband, Retired Colonel Jimmy Stringer; and brothers, Paul B. Rowell, and Harry K. Rowell. She is survived by her children, Rhonda Jo Stringer, and Jimmy “Jason” Stringer (Renee); her sister, Ellen Breland; five grandchildren; Kelli Jo McMurry (Jesse), Kassidy Ginn (Haley), Kady Ginn Bourn, Jas Stringer (Natalie), and Jay Stringer; three bonus granddaughters, Julie Stiles (Brad), Meghan Bullock, and Sarah Bullock; eight great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, and devoted friend, Theresa McKenzie; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family is grateful to Merit Health Wesley and Enhabit Home Health and Hospice for the wonderful care she received.
Visitation will be Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at New Hope Baptist Church in Foxworth. The funeral service will be conducted at 10:30am on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at the church where friends may visit from 9:30 am until service time. Her pastor, Dr. Jerry Watts will officiate and burial will follow at Lott Cemetery assisted by Kassidy Ginn, Kyle Ginn, Jesse McMurry, Cody McMurry, Jas Stringer, and Jay Stringer as pallbearers, and honorary pallbearers, Kyle Breland, Kevin Breland, Kent Breland, Kris Breland, Burt Rowell, Steve Rowell, Corey McCain, Brandon Breland, Brandon Rowell, Eli Rowell, and Kent Rowell.
In lieu of flowers, family prefers memorial contributions to Columbia Academy Athletics or to give a blood donation in Jane’s name.
