She met William Earl (Bill) Rayburn in Omaha, NE in 1958 and they married 3 months later.
Jane is survived by her husband Bill, Daughter Julia Thiel (Ken), Son William H. Rayburn (Donna) and Granddaughter Julia.
Jane was an active member of Lookout Valley Baptist Church. She was a gifted pianist and organist. In years past Jane served as organist at Lookout Valley Baptist Church and Lookout Valley Presbyterian Church. She also provided volunteer services by:
*playing the keyboard 1 Sunday a month for church services at Moccasin Bend Hospital for 25 years
*helping establish a library at Lookout Valley Baptist Church
*took people who needed transportation assistance to doctor appointments
*taught conversational English to those who came to Chattanooga from other countries
*active member of the Lookout Valley Senior Group helping with meeting activities & entertainment
Jane received her Bachelors of Education at UT Chattanooga and taught 4th grade at Brainerd Baptist School.
Funeral services will be 1:30 pm Monday April 30, 2018 in the funeral home chapel with Darrell Smith officiating. Interment will follow the service at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 2 pm to 5 pm Sunday at the funeral home.
Please share your memories with the family at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 404 S. Moore Rd., East Ridge, TN 37421.
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