Mary Jane Rawl

RAWL – Mary Jane Townsend Rawl, 82, passed away peacefully Dec. 6, 2023, at her home in Woodbine, Ga.
She was born in Woodbine, Ga., to William Francis Townsend and Viola Miller Townsend.
She attended Camden County schools. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Woodbine.
She married the love of her life, Eddie Rawl, on Dec. 24, 1957, at the Woodbine Methodist Church. They would have celebrated 66 years of marriage this year.
Three children were blessed to call her Mama. They are Karen Daniels of Woodbine, Edward Rawl of Woodbine and Cindy (Travis) Flowers of Hortense.
She was given the title of Nanny from her ever-growing family and was so very proud of each one of them and every accomplishment they had.
Her grandchildren were Laura (Jessie) Anderson, Michael (Brittney) Cottle, Christopher (Emily) Rawl, Amanda (Vince) Tayag, Hillary (Chase) Carver, Megan Rawl, Caleb (Kaylee) Lucree, Cameron Flowers and Colby Flowers. Her great-grandchildren were Eric Pearson, Karleigh (Sabastian) Daniels, Emaleigh Anderson, Baylor Rawl, Olivia Rawl, Lincoln Tayag, Cheyenne Tayag, Colson Carver, Lucas Carver, Dillon Cottle and Delaney Cottle. Her great-great-grandchildren were Kholtrain Simmons and Paisleigh Daniels.
She also leaves to cherish her memory Jan Williamson, Barbara Kahler and numerous other family members, and her beloved Tippy the cat.
Mary Jane first loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, her husband, Eddie, and each one of her children and grandchildren and extended family members. She instilled in each one of them a love for Jesus, a good work ethic and to care for others. She loved to cook and passed her excellent cooking skills along to her family. She worked along with her husband in the family business, Rawl's, for many years. She also cared for grandchildren as they were growing up while their parents worked and helped get them to sporting events and functions. She worked alongside her husband as a dedicated pastor's wife as they ministered together in the churches he served. She enjoyed reading, family gatherings, visits from her family, bird watching and beautiful flowers. She loved to go shopping and surveying the streets of Woodbine on a ride about every day.
Pallbearers were her grandsons, Vince Tayag, Christopher Rawl, Michael Cottle, Caleb Lucree, Cameron Flowers and Colby Flowers. Honorary pallbearers were Andy Gowen and Dr. Mark Walkins.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name can be sent to Folkston Methodist Circuit Churches, c/o Andy Gowen, PO Box 475 Folkston, GA 31537.
Services were Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Woodbine. The Rev. James Roberson performed the service. Visitation was one hour prior to the service at 11 a.m. Interment followed at Colesburg Cemetery.
Coastal Camden Funeral Home in Kingsland, Ga., is entrusted with Mrs. Rawl's arrangements.