She was born in Morganfield, KY on March 21, 1941 and moved to Naples in 1960.
She was married to William Ryan, a pioneer in the field of broadcasting, for 31 years until he passed away in 2001. She was a loving mother to her two children, Ashley and Joe, and a doting grandparent to her four grandkids.
She was a leader in the community, and was involved in Youth Haven, The Naples Wine Auction, The Des Moines Ballet, The Des Moines Symphony and other philanthropic organizations; she was especially dedicated to charities that helped children.
She is survived by her two children Ashley (Ryan) Herbert and Joe Ryan, and her four grandchildren, Emma, William, Maya, and Kieran, as well as her twin sister Janet Martin, and her brother Ron Householder.
A viewing will be held at Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens on Friday, June 10, 2022 at 10:30am, followed by a Memorial Service, Burial, and Reception.
Donations in Janes honor may be made to Youth Haven. To leave an online condolence to the family please visit www.HodgesNaplesMG.com
