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Jane FANNIN Obituary

FANNIN, Jane Shirah, who was born December 19, 1947, went home to be with the Lord June 12, 2010, after a long battle with cancer. She was predeeceased by her parents, L.F. and Gladys Shirah. She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Jerry Fannin; her step-children, Lisa (Kevin) Hogan of Dallas, Ga., Jay (Nikki) Fannin of Fort Worth, Texas, and Laura Fannin of Lakeland, Fla.; grand-children, Kacie and Kelli Hogan, Christa, Catie and Toby Fannin; and her "four-legged children," Sam and Lucy. Jane graduated from Lakeland High School in 1965 and the University of South Florida in 1971. She was a former member of First Baptist Church in Lakeland, Fla., and a member of VanDyke Church in Tampa. She retired from Dillard' s in 2005, after a 25-year career in retail management. Jane' s last request is that her family and friends will treat her death as a celebration of God' s love. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the RIOT Youth Program at VanDyke Church, 17030 Lakeshore Road, Lutz, FL 33558. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, June 21, 2010, at the Lakeland Memorial Gardens. To leave online condolences, visit www.

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Published by TBO.com on Jun. 16, 2010.

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John & Lucy Shirah

June 21, 2010

Dear Jerry,
Uncle L.F. & Aunt Gladys raised a precious and beautiful daughter both inside and out. We have learned from you both of her faith and trust in our Lord. As hard as it is to say goodbye, remember she is rejoicing in heaven and waiting for you there. In memory of our Shirah cousin.
Sincerely,
John & Lucy Shirah

Ward Humphreys

June 19, 2010

Visiting with Jane near the end was a blessing. She reminded me how much God loves us and how much we should cherish our friendships and loved ones. May God continue to bless Jerry and family.

Whitfield Blenman

June 17, 2010

Dear Jerry,
I am deeply saddened to learn of the death of your beloved wife Jane.
Very often our words are inadequate as we try to bring comfort to those who mourn but God will be your comforter and strong tower. He has made us a promise that He will never leave us nor forsake us.
This earth is now poorer because Jane is gone, but our loss is heaven's gain.
I will be keeping you and the entire family in my thoughts and prayers.
Love and prayers

Jeanine Flynn

June 16, 2010

I'm devastated at the loss of my childhood friend, but she will live on in the many memories of all the good times we shared. I will miss her but know that she is resting in peace and reunited with the parents who loved her so deeply and with my parents who considered her as another daughter. My sincere condolences to Jerry and the entire Fannin family.

Susie/Gary Banks

June 16, 2010

Jerry, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. It was such a blessing to get to know Jane in our "small group" at Van Dyke. We will definitely pray for you as you go thru this difficult time, but the great part is to know that Jane is no longer suffering.
Love, Susie & Gary

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