Jane Ellen Arthur
October 18, 1934 – April 8, 2023
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.
Visitation
Services
- Memorial Service
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
12 Noon
Calvert Grace Community Church
9870 Old Solomons Island Road
Owings, MD 20736
Interment
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11 Apr 2023
3:47pm
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.
City
Sandston
State
Virginia
11 Apr 2023
11:21pm
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!
City
Roseville
State
California
11 Apr 2023
9:23pm
We are so sorry for your loss. May you find peace comfort during this hard time
City
Palm harbor
State
Fl
11 Apr 2023
10:24pm
Condolences to all.
City
Bakersfield
State
CA
12 Apr 2023
2:28pm
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Sharon n Phill Coulson
City
Huntingtown
State
Maryland
12 Apr 2023
3:32pm
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
City
Concord
State
CA
13 Apr 2023
3:34pm
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.
City
Bethesda
State
MD
15 Apr 2023
11:42am
So sorry for your loss . You are in my prayers🙏
City
Glen Burnie
State
Maryland
18 Apr 2023
9:27pm
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.
City
Dumfries
State
VA
21 Apr 2023
3:27pm
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.
City
Schuyler
State
Va
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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.
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!
We are so sorry for your loss. May you find peace comfort during this hard time
Condolences to all.
We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Sharon n Phill Coulson
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
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.
So sorry for your loss . You are in my prayers🙏
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.
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.