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1913 - 2007
 Florence Albin Jayne, 93,a resident of Clark Retirement Community formerly of Greenville died on Saturday August 4, 2007 at St. Mary’s Health Center in Grand Rapids. She was the daughter of Herman Shelby and Ora Getz Albin, and was born on December 30, 1913 near Mason, Michigan. After graduating as salutatorian from Charlotte High School, she worked at the Wilcox Gay Radio factory and as an optometrist’s assistant.
She married Rev. Dr. Harold Jayne, a United Methodist minister in 1941 and served with him as a full partner in his ministries in Okemos, Petoskey, Lansing, Ionia, Portage and Greenville.
She was predeceased by her husband, Rev. Dr. Harold Arthur Jayne, sons Dr. Harold Albin Jayne MD and Ralph Jayne. Surviving are her daughters Margaret Williams of Brooklyn, NY, Mary (Garry) Stewart of Bow, NH, grandchildren Karl (Beth) Jayne, Vanessa Jayne, Ellis Williams, Natalie Jayne, Jacob Stewart and great grandson Kaden Jayne.
Viewing and visitation will be at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville on Tuesday from 6-8 PM with a funeral service at 3 PM Wednesday August 8 from Greenville First United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Joy J. Moore officiating. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery, Greenville.
To honor how she lived her life, her family requests only that you do something for someone else in her memory. |
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There are currently 8 condolences.
Diane Moore
Saturday August 18, 2007 at
10:50 PM
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Sorry for your loss. Mis Jayne was a very good person and from all of us at Goodwill we will miss her.
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Richard & Jane Wilson
Thursday August 9, 2007 at
8:47 AM
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Our love & prayers at this time of your sorrow. Harold & Florence were special people within our Conference. I am currently serving the Sonoma & Newton Parish where Harold served back in 1940.
In these days know the love of God as Hed wraps His comforting arms around you and rejoice in the hope of the Resurrection through our Living Savior & Coming Lord, Jesus Christ.
Blessing & Hope!
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Dr. Harry R. and Judy Johnson
Wednesday August 8, 2007 at
3:12 PM
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With fond memories and deep appreciation for a life of service and dedication to the church.
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Michele Michalek
Wednesday August 8, 2007 at
1:29 PM
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I grew up going to church at First United Methodist Church in Greenville, MI. Florence was a part of my church life as far back as I can remember. She will forever be apart of my life.
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Jane Hooper Smith
Tuesday August 7, 2007 at
1:23 PM
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I saw your Mother's obituary in the Lansing State Journal today. I remember your parents, Margaret and Mary, as being vital parts of my youth spent in Ionia at the First United Methodist Church. Our MYF was an active group because of the support of your parents. I have asked about her and about you girls as we only learned three years ago about your brother Ralph's death. We were planning a 1964 class reunion and only then heard from his widow. I have fond memories of a spirited Margaret. I hope that life has been good to you and that you have some lasting memories of Ionia. Jane Hooper Smith
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David and Lorri McGowan
Tuesday August 7, 2007 at
1:18 PM
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Margaret and Mary and family,
You know how special your mother was to us and how she filled the role of grandmother to our boys. She was a wonderful example to all women of a godly, christian woman and mother, and as the Bible says in Proverbs 31, "...for her price is far above rubies." She truly was that to all of us. We will miss her but hold dear sweet memories of many Thanksgivings and Christmases spent together. Your parents meant so much to us. Your dad helped perform our wedding and loved us as his own. He was a great man of God and so much more.
Heaven rejoices to have welcomed your mother home. Love and prayers
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Gail Perkins
Tuesday August 7, 2007 at
1:00 PM
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Dear Family....
Back in the 50's I was a member of First United when it was over on Grand River Ave. I was baptized by your Father..and was part of the church there until I graduated in 1960...
I send u heartfelt thoughts and prayers on the passing of your Mom...she was a really special lady...
and i will honor her by doing something for someone in her memory in the days ahead..thank you for giving me that privilege..
and blessings to Rev. Joy Moore
also...met her at Trinity United Methodist...she is precious.
May God hold you gently during the days to come
In His Love,
Gail Perkins (McKinstry back then)
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Barb & Kirk Perry
Tuesday August 7, 2007 at
6:58 AM
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We were priviliged to know both Dr. Jayne and Florence as they ministered to our church. We were just newly married. They were here when our daughters were born, and he baptized them. We will always remember Florence's optimism and faith, and how she saved newspaper articles about our family for us.
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