Jane Finley CAVANESS

Jane Finley Cavaness, age 64, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025. She is survived by her son Adam. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Jeffrey Cavaness and parents Keith and Betty Finley. She is also survived by her sisters, Florence Finley Milway, Mary Finley Niedrach and a whole host of nieces and nephews.

Jane was born December 16, 1960 in Chattanooga and grew up in Rome. She attended Berry Academy where she was the valedictorian. She studied at Georgia Tech and graduated from Belhaven College. She holds a graduate degree from Reformed Theological Seminary in Christian Education.

She served as a children's minister at several churches before returning to Rome. She worked with foster and adoptive families at DFACs. Janes last job was with Berry College as Director of the Early Learning Center at South Rome. She cherished her teachers and children alike.

Jane was a long-time member of First Presbyterian Church. She taught 4th-grade Sunday School for many years until her final illness. Many children remember "Miss Jane" telling a Bible story more riveting than any book they had read.

Her greatest joy was her family. Jeff and Adam were her whole world and her whole heart.

A celebration of Jane's life will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, June 3 with visitation at 3:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall and service at 4:00 pm. Donations could be made to a charity that uplifts children.