Jane L. Barton

Jane was born on August 04, 1933 in Versailles, Ohio. She was the daughter of Phillip Jacob and Frances Louise Rhoades. Jane was raised in Versailles. During her childhood she learned to be reliable and respectful.

      As someone who reveled in the sheer joy of her experiences, Jane was always enthusiastic about new adventures. Although she had an exacting nature, Jane was always tactful. One thing Jane will certainly be remembered for is that, when she got up in the mornings, she was ready and raring to go. As a young girl, Jane had a number of interests and was an active child which included photography and her chow dog!

She graduated from Versailles High School in 1951.

Jane was dependable, loyal and trustworthy. Jane was the kind of person who simply radiated good fellowship. While she maintained personal standards and her own personal values, Jane was very accepting of others. When Jane made friends, she made true and lasting friendships. Miriam Poling was her lifelong friend.

      Jane was blessed with four children; Robert, Cheryl, Deb, and Nancy. She was also blessed with 13 grandchildren; Jeremy, Jordan, Louis, Matthew, Megan, Michael, Jamie, Kari, Mindy, Lindsey, Bradley, Amy and Robert. Jane also enjoyed her 19 great-grandchildren!

Jane was a Produce Manager at John's IGA.

Jane enjoyed spending time with family, her cat, Beau, Church, Shopping, flower gardening and taking walks.

      Jane also liked watching The Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, and The Cincinnati Reds.

      Jane was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Versailles.

      Jane enjoyed vacationing in Myrtle Beach, SC.

      Jane was a lover of animals and cherished her pets. One of her favorites was Beau, a cat, who was a best friend for 14 years!

      Since it was easy for Jane to meet and get to know new people, she quickly made friends, even in retirement. Once she met those new friends, she loved sharing stories and talking about the good old days. Jane was ready when that day to retire finally came in 1998 from John's IGA.

      Jane passed away on September 9, 2022 at 11:35 am at Versailles Heathcare Center in Versailles, Ohio with Nancy, Bob, and Deb at her side! Nancy held her mother in her arms until she took her last breath!

       Everyone whose life she touched will miss Jane L. Barton.

LOVE AND MISS YOU EVERYDAY, MOM!

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Jane L. Barton, 89 of Versailles, Ohio, passed away on Friday September 9, 2022 at 11:35 AM at Versailles Rehab and Healthcare. Jane was born August 4, 1933 in Versailles, Ohio, the daughter of the late Phillip and Frances (Thompson) Rhoades.

Jane worked at Johns IGA for 22 years retiring in 1998, she also worked at Creekside. Jane was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, she enjoyed taking walks, her flower garden, watching THE Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, and Cincinnati Reds. But MOST of all, Jane loved being with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and her fur baby Beau!

Jane is survived by her children and spouses, Robert and Melinda Barton, Cheryl and Rick Gunckle, Deb and Jeff Didier, and Nancy and Kevin Lear; her grandchildren and spouses, Louis and Taylor Von Duhn, Matt and Emily Barton, Megan and Brad Murphy, Amy and Kevin Smith, Robert and Jennifer Gunckle, Michael and Jan Didier, Jamie and Rusty Sink, Kari and Matthew Fearrington, Mindy and Shawn Agne, Lindsey Didier, Bradley Didier, Jeremy and Breghan Lear, and Jordan Lear; 19 great grandchildren; and her beloved cat Beau.

A Celebration of Janes Life will be held on Friday September 23, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 204 East Wood Street, Versailles, Ohio with Pastor Ippy Mwakabonga officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM on Friday September 23, 2022 at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bailey Zechar Funeral Home, Versailles, Ohio. In lieu of flower, donations may be made in Jane Barton’s memory to the Trinity Lutheran Church, 204 East Wood Street, Versailles, Ohio 45380.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.zecharbaileyfh.com for the Barton family.