August 17, 1947 – March 2, 2019
Mrs. Jane A. (Barker) Waggoner was raised in Sheridan and lived in Noblesville before moving to Ellenton, Fla. She was promoted to glory on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at the age of 71.
Jane was born to parents Gene and Virginia Barker on August 17, 1947 in Lebanon and grew up as the eldest of three. In 1965, Jane graduated from Sheridan High School, married the love of her life, Tom Waggoner of Zionsville, and graduated from Indiana Business College. She worked as secretary to the superintendent of Maeonaquah School Corporation and began working for Indiana Bell before Tom served in Vietnam from 1967 to 1968. Jane retired from Lucent Technologies in 1997.
Jane is survived by her husband, Tom; daughter, Rim Jones (Shane); grandson, Keegan (Rachael); granddaughter, Maris; brother, Floyd Barker (Patty); sister, Judy Jurisic (Jeff); and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents.
She was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and served as a Sunday school teacher, AWANA Bible Club leader, and went on several domestic and foreign short-term mission trips.
Jane was a godly example for Christ. She mentored and encouraged many people through the years, and all were blessed by her spiritual gift of hospitality. Jane enjoyed cooking, playing cards, board games, travel and especially all activities with family.
She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
There will be a Celebration of Life Memorial Service at noon on Saturday, March 30 at Harbour Shores Church, 8011 E. 216th St., Cicero, officiated by Pastor Stephen Schultze. Family will begin greeting visitors at 9 a.m. A private interment service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, Jane requested contributions be sent to Tri-Grace Ministries, c/o Shane and Kim Jones, 96 E. Center St., Ephraim, UT 84627, or to the Mesothelioma Association.
Arrangements
Calling: 9 a.m. to noon, March 30
Service: Noon, March 30
Location: Harbour Shores Church
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