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1934
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2019
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Jane Whitson Obituary
Jane is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, William Earl Whitson; son, William Mark Whitson (Martha); daughter, Cheryl Ann Dickey (David); brother, William Andrew Daffron; grandchildren, William Ryan Whitson (Casey G.); Richard Taylor Whitson (Casey B.), Ashley Nicole Snead; and two great-grandsons, William Grant Whitson and Connor Gibbes Whitson, all of Northport and four special nephews: Andy Daffron, Rod Sterling, Mike Sterling and Steve Sterling as well as many other family members.
Jane was preceded in death by her parents, Effie Mae Springer Daffron and O. Andrew Daffron; and brother, Robert Frank Daffron.
She was born March 3, 1934 in Tuscaloosa County where she lived her entire life. She was a graduate of Tuscaloosa High School and was in one of the first classes of the Druid City Hospital School of Radiology where she earned a license for x-ray technician. She was a long-time member of Skyland Boulevard Baptist Church where she served her Lord for many years; Jane and Earl were proud members of Jim Bradford's Sunday school class. Jane worked for 23 years with her life-long friend, Dot Robbins at Dr. George Cooper's office of Ophthalmology. She kindheartedly cared for many family members during sicknesses and will long be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother as well as a special friend to many.
Active pallbearers are Mark Whitson, Ryan Whitson, Taylor Whitson, David Dickey, Andy Daffron, Bryce Johnston, Linville Barger and Warren Robbins.
Honorary pallbearers are Gibbes and Grant Whitson, Dorothy Yon Robbins, members of the Skyland Boulevard Baptist Church Keen-Agers, special friends Jim and Zoe Breugem, Jim Bradford, Jerry Mims, Jim Grubbs, Buddy Hinton, James Hughs, Davis Culp, nurses and staff of Heritage Nursing Home and Hospice of West Alabama.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Hospice of West Alabama, Skyland Boulevard Baptist Church, the American Cancer Society or the Salvation Army of Tuscaloosa.
Arrangements are under the care of Memory Chapel Funeral Home, a Dignity Memorial Provider.
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March 2, 2019
My sincere condolences for your loss. As you endure this difficult time of sorrow, please turn to the Most High God for comfort as his word assures us at Jeremiah 29:12,13 "you will call me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you."
James Hiley
March 1, 2019
Remember Jane as a sweet young teenager friendly to brother Bill's Boy Scouts
Janet Darcey Haynes
February 25, 2019
So sorry to read of Jane's passing. Was a friend at THS. Thoughts and prayers for family.
February 25, 2019
My deepest sympathy to the Whitson Family in the loss of your dear love one and a life well-lived. May the God of all comfort, who "binds up the brokenhearted", comfort you in the days ahead (Isaiah 61:1,2).
Dr. David Nelson
February 24, 2019
dear Family: we will always remember Jane for her sweet spirit and ready SMILE! Love, Paul, Mary, and David Nelson
February 24, 2019
Dear Family,
Fondly remembering Jane ,a delightful lady with a joyful,soaring spirit. Holding you close in our prayers during your time of sorrow. God's peace to you...
In Christ's Love,
Max and Diane Wilson
Connie Remaley Grechanik
February 24, 2019
Mark, Martha and your families,
I am so sorry to learn of your mom's passing. I know she is at peace now. May God comfort you all during this time of sorrow.
February 23, 2019
My sincere condolences may the God who binds up the brokenhearted and comforts all who mourn sustain you now and in the days ahead Isaiah 61:1,2
Liezel A
February 22, 2019
When someone you loved becomes a memory becomes a treasures. May the wonderful treasures filled your hearts with loved and bring you peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. (1Thessalonians 4: 13,14.)
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