Jane Ford Wilson, 74, of Bethesda passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, January 3, 2024.
She was born August 22, 1949, in Batesville, AR to Alvin Ford and Christine ”Clyde” Hess Ford.
Jane was a member of Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church and very active in Women on Missions and with VBS. She was a very caring soul and loved her family, especially her grandchildren; they were her world and she attended all of their ball games, dance recitals, and anything else they participated in. Jane worked as an LPN for 32 years at Woodlawn Nursing Home, WRMC, Dialysis Center, and with Home Health. She loved to read, fishing, camping, hiking, and going junktiquing.
Survivors include her son, Matthew McGee (Jennifer) of Batesville; three grandchildren, Alex, Samantha, and Elijah McGee; two nephews, Chris Ford and Brent Ford; and one niece, Amanda Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Charles Ford.
Pallbearers will be Matthew McGee, Alex McGee, Larry Guenzel, Jody Page, Jason Beane, Dalton Coplin, Brent Howard, and Brian Brooks. Honorary pallbearers will be Chris Ford and Brent Ford.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 pm Monday, January 8, 2024, at Pilgrim’s Rest Baptist Church with Bro. Jonathan Baxter and Bro. Larry Sellers officiating. Burial will follow at Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 pm Monday, January 8, 2024, just prior to service at the church.
