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Jane Whiteside Obituary
June 1, 1938 - October 7, 2020
Columbia, South Carolina - Loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Jane Bird Vermillion Whiteside (82), died on October 7, 2020.
Born June 1, 1938, to Martha Bird and Jim Wiley, Jane was born and raised in Newton, Massachusetts. She attended Middlebury College in Vermont with a degree in education.
Jane was the mother to three children, Scot Vermillion (Peggy), Drew Vermillion (Margaret), and Wendy Vermillion Midkiff (Eric), doting grandmother to 7 grandchildren, and devoted wife of 27 years to Richard Whiteside.
Jane was never one to miss a social event. She had a love of cooking, organizing, decorating, and entertaining. She never met a stranger. Jane was known for her positive nature, relentless encouragement, and her genuine love for her friends and family. She was a wonderful Mother who showered her kids with love, hope, and perseverance. As she loved to say to her kids, "I'm sending up the good waves". Jane was a unique and beautiful person who made the world a better place, and all those who surrounded her, more caring, optimistic, and grateful. Her positive attitude and constant smile will be missed but never forgotten.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:
Dementia Society of America
POB # 600
Doylestown, PA, 18901
www.dementiasociety.org/donate
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Memories and Condolences
for Jane Whiteside
Ruth Q. Seigler
October 4, 2022
Jane, we miss you at the WWGarden Club.
Your friend, Ruth Seigler
Del Rosebrock
October 13, 2020
Richard, we are so sorry to hear of Jane's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Del and Debby Rosebrock
Eileen Kirkner
October 12, 2020
Jane was one of the kindest woman I have ever known. I never heard her say a bad word about anyone. She was always, always positive and happy. She was a lovely human being.
Eileen Kirkner
Darlene Ryan
October 11, 2020
My condolences to the family for the loss of our friend Jane. We are long time golfing friends and it was fun knowing her. She was a very special lady. RIP Jane. You will be missed by all.
October 10, 2020
Jane was a wonderful, kind, and generous person. She will be missed.
Octavia Lewis
Russ Froneberger
October 10, 2020
Richard, Kathy joins me in sending our deepest condolences on Jane's passing.
Rallie and Ruth Seigler
October 9, 2020
We loved Jane. She was so much fun, loved being in WildeWood Garden Club with her. You could depend on her to entertain with joy, & help us to be sucessful. May you be comforted by your happy memories of Jane.
October 9, 2020
She was such a lovely and warm person.
Always smiling and happy. Jocelyn Burg
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