Jane Ellen Arthur, 88, of Clinton passed away April 8, 2023. She was born October 18, 1934, in Bluefield, WV to Alpha Everette, Jr. and Jean Merle (Wagner) Greene. Jane was raised in West Virginia, western Virginia, and Kentucky. She attended Berea College in Kentucky where she obtained her teaching certificate. She attended a USO party in 1955, where she met James F. Arthur, the love of her life, who she later married on February 11, 1956. While James was in the military they lived in Montana, briefly in Indiana and then moved to Forest Heights before settling in Clinton. Jane and James together owned and operated JA Optronics, selling and maintaining opticianry equipment. Jane loved reading and also enjoyed sewing, gardening, watercolor painting, ceramics and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James F. “Jim” Arthur in 2021, a son Scott Forrest and brothers Hoge M. and Stephen A. Greene. She is survived by children James E. Arthur and wife Debra of Owings, Judy Arthur Rawlings of Clinton, John F. Arthur and wife Barbara of North Beach and Sydnee Hill and husband Terry of Waldport, OR. Also surviving are a brother John D. Greene and wife Terri of California and 12 grandchildren 25 great grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren.
Esther Joy Kern
April 21 – Obituary: Jane Ellen Arthur
My prayers for comfort and solace go to Jane’s extended family and close friends. She was a joy to all those around her. I too remember her jokes and easy laughter at our Mom’s house for parties and get togethers. Light and Love spread their wings around each of you.
Janet (Kern) and Dennis Sprouse
April 18 – Obituary: Jane Ellen Arthur
Our heartfelt condolences to the Arthur family on the passing of Jane. She and Jim were delightful and constant guests at our Kern family gatherings for years. She and I shared stories and recipes. We will miss her humor and love of her family. Knowing she is now with her loving husband is some comfort.
Audrey West
April 15 – Obituary: Jane Ellen Arthur
So sorry for your loss . You are in my prayers????
Paul & Sanghui Kern
April 13 – Obituary: Jane Ellen Arthur
We wanted to reach out and let you know that you have our heartfelt condolences during this difficult time.
Let us know if we can help in any way.
Anne Sanabria
April 12 – Obituary: Jane Ellen Arthur
I am so sorry for the loss of John’s mother, but loved reading that when she met her husband, that he was, in fact, the love of her life. I have been in California for almost 30 years, so didn’t get to see them as much as local family. I will always remember the big smiles on their faces at gatherings. How lovely they are back together. Blessings be.
Anne Sanabria
Sharon Coulson
April 12 – Obituary: Jane Ellen Arthur
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Sharon n Phill Coulson
John & Terri Greene
April 11 – Obituary: Jane Ellen Arthur
I will miss my sister. She influenced many of my choices in life. We both went to Berea College. I always wanted to meet her standards! She was a great role model!
Paula Kohlhaas Miller
April 11 – Obituary: Jane Ellen Arthur
Condolences to all.
The Deneault’s
April 11 – Obituary: Jane Ellen Arthur
We are so sorry for your loss. May you find peace comfort during this hard time
Randy Trivette
April 11 – Obituary: Jane Ellen Arthur
Our condolences to cousin Jane’s family. She was always a delight, with a keen sense of humor and a strong sense of family. She will be missed.
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