Jane (Raynor) English

Jane Jones English, 85, of Eastover, North Carolina went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.

She was born Gloria Jane Raynor in Pender County, North Carolina on January 22, 1940, the daughter of the late Robert James and Louise Piner Raynor.  Jane was also preceded in death by her husband James C. English and sisters Patricia Manley, LaVern Blanton and Suzanne Soder.

Jane was a life-long member of Lebanon Baptist Church.

Surviving are her sons, Bradley W. Jones, Sr. and Kendal K. Jones and his wife Donna of Eastover, NC; grandchildren Brad Jones Jr., Allison Jones, Casie Dowd and Taylor Turner; great grandchildren Brayden and Carson Dowd; sisters Barbara Brinkley, Glenda Smith and Yvonne Long and her husband Ron; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends that loved Jane dearly.

Jane was a loving mother, grandmother and sister.  She was a  woman of uncommon character, beauty and grace; and to those who knew her, “an instrument of God’s love on this earth.”  Jane was a friend to all, a strong yet gentle presence who looked for and encouraged the best in everyone.  She was a shoulder upon whom many found comfort and support. Jane enjoyed working in her yard tending to her flowers.  Jane was a true servant of the Lord.  Her interest and compassion for young people made a great impact on many young lives she served throughout her life.  Jane was a Proverb 31 woman.  She took great care of her family, her home and served wherever she was needed.  She loved to tell others about Jesus and His love.  Jane has now finished her race and is at the feet of Jesus. Her family is grateful to God for the legacy of love and example of Christ she has left behind.

A family graveside service will be held on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Riverview Memorial Park with Pastor Tommy Knight officiating.  

In lieu of flowers, Jane requested that memorial gifts be made to Baptist Children’s Home of North Carolina, 204 Idol St, Thomasville, NC 27360 or to Falcon Children’s Home, 7569 N West St, Falcon, NC 28342.

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