Jane “Bertha” Wilson, 99 of Franklin, Indiana passed away May 27, 2020 at Otterbein Franklin Senior Life Community. She was born September 5, 1920 at Plymouth, Indiana to Oscar Eugene and Hazel Agnes (Unger) Morgan.
Jane had ten siblings, Norma Fillinger, Mary Ann Orr, Lloyd Morgan, Dick Morgan, Helen Robinson, Barbara Elliott (Jake), Daren Morgan (Dorothy), Stanley Morgan, Kay Smith and Lois Evans.
Jane is survived by three children, Emily Hudson-Burch (Charlie), Judy Homsher (Bob) and Bill Wilson; five grandchildren, Charles Hudson (Beckie), Jennifer Lewis (Michael), Joe Wilson, Ralph Wilson (Lisa) and Robert Wilson (Christie); nine great-grandchildren, Zachary, Will and Caleb Hudson, Ainsley Wilson, Evan, Alex and Kailyn Wilson and Gideon and Aurora Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; two toddler brothers; and siblings, Norma, Mary Ann, Lloyd, Dick, Stan and Kay.
Jane graduated from Lapaz High School in 1938. She moved to Indianapolis shortly after graduation and met her future husband while working at the Betsy Ross Café. Jane was a matron at the Johnson County Jail for the two Sheriffs, “Red” Worrick and Jack Means. She also worked as a nurse’s aide at Turtle Creek Nursing Home.
As a widow in her early 50’s she had never learned to drive a car. Seeing that as just another of life’s challenges, she took lessons and obtained her driver’s license. Encouraged, her next step was to enroll in the School of Practical Nursing (Indianapolis Public Schools). Following graduation in 1977, she began a career as an LPN at Greenwood Village South and remained there until she retired as a charge nurse some 15 years later.
When employment took her daughter Judy and husband Bob to Germany and England, Jane visited them several times. They were her guides to Germany, Austria, France (dinner in the Effel Tower), Italy (the Tivoli Fountain) and London (a stage play). Other enjoyable trips included Canada and Alaska, highlighted by horseback riding and fishing. She also snorkeled in the Cayman Islands at age 89. In earlier years she, Ralph and their children spent many fun summers fishing in Minnesota.
Jane attended Smith Valley Baptist Church and was a member of the White River Township Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. She lived in the Smith Valley area for over 50 years.
There will be a service 1:00 p.m. June 3, 2020 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home - 1977 South State Road 135, Greenwood, where visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Greenwood.
Jane had ten siblings, Norma Fillinger, Mary Ann Orr, Lloyd Morgan, Dick Morgan, Helen Robinson, Barbara Elliott (Jake), Daren Morgan (Dorothy), Stanley Morgan, Kay Smith and Lois Evans.
Jane is survived by three children, Emily Hudson-Burch (Charlie), Judy Homsher (Bob) and Bill Wilson; five grandchildren, Charles Hudson (Beckie), Jennifer Lewis (Michael), Joe Wilson, Ralph Wilson (Lisa) and Robert Wilson (Christie); nine great-grandchildren, Zachary, Will and Caleb Hudson, Ainsley Wilson, Evan, Alex and Kailyn Wilson and Gideon and Aurora Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; two toddler brothers; and siblings, Norma, Mary Ann, Lloyd, Dick, Stan and Kay.
Jane graduated from Lapaz High School in 1938. She moved to Indianapolis shortly after graduation and met her future husband while working at the Betsy Ross Café. Jane was a matron at the Johnson County Jail for the two Sheriffs, “Red” Worrick and Jack Means. She also worked as a nurse’s aide at Turtle Creek Nursing Home.
As a widow in her early 50’s she had never learned to drive a car. Seeing that as just another of life’s challenges, she took lessons and obtained her driver’s license. Encouraged, her next step was to enroll in the School of Practical Nursing (Indianapolis Public Schools). Following graduation in 1977, she began a career as an LPN at Greenwood Village South and remained there until she retired as a charge nurse some 15 years later.
When employment took her daughter Judy and husband Bob to Germany and England, Jane visited them several times. They were her guides to Germany, Austria, France (dinner in the Effel Tower), Italy (the Tivoli Fountain) and London (a stage play). Other enjoyable trips included Canada and Alaska, highlighted by horseback riding and fishing. She also snorkeled in the Cayman Islands at age 89. In earlier years she, Ralph and their children spent many fun summers fishing in Minnesota.
Jane attended Smith Valley Baptist Church and was a member of the White River Township Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. She lived in the Smith Valley area for over 50 years.
There will be a service 1:00 p.m. June 3, 2020 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home - 1977 South State Road 135, Greenwood, where visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Greenwood.
Jane “Bertha” Wilson, 99 of Franklin, Indiana passed away May 27, 2020 at Otterbein Franklin Senior Life Community. She was born September 5, 1920 at Plymouth, Indiana to Oscar Eugene and Hazel Agnes (Unger) Morgan.
Jane had ten siblings, Norma Fillinger, Mary Ann Orr, Lloyd Morgan, Dick Morgan, Helen Robinson, Barbara Elliott (Jake), Daren Morgan (Dorothy), Stanley Morgan, Kay Smith and Lois Evans.
Jane is survived by three children, Emily Hudson-Burch (Charlie), Judy Homsher (Bob) and Bill Wilson; five grandchildren, Charles Hudson (Beckie), Jennifer Lewis (Michael), Joe Wilson, Ralph Wilson (Lisa) and Robert Wilson (Christie); nine great-grandchildren, Zachary, Will and Caleb Hudson, Ainsley Wilson, Evan, Alex and Kailyn Wilson and Gideon and Aurora Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; two toddler brothers; and siblings, Norma, Mary Ann, Lloyd, Dick, Stan and Kay.
Jane graduated from Lapaz High School in 1938. She moved to Indianapolis shortly after graduation and met her future husband while working at the Betsy Ross Café. Jane was a matron at the Johnson County Jail for the two Sheriffs, “Red” Worrick and Jack Means. She also worked as a nurse’s aide at Turtle Creek Nursing Home.
As a widow in her early 50’s she had never learned to drive a car. Seeing that as just another of life’s challenges, she took lessons and obtained her driver’s license. Encouraged, her next step was to enroll in the School of Practical Nursing (Indianapolis Public Schools). Following graduation in 1977, she began a career as an LPN at Greenwood Village South and remained there until she retired as a charge nurse some 15 years later.
When employment took her daughter Judy and husband Bob to Germany and England, Jane visited them several times. They were her guides to Germany, Austria, France (dinner in the Effel Tower), Italy (the Tivoli Fountain) and London (a stage play). Other enjoyable trips included Canada and Alaska, highlighted by horseback riding and fishing. She also snorkeled in the Cayman Islands at age 89. In earlier years she, Ralph and their children spent many fun summers fishing in Minnesota.
Jane attended Smith Valley Baptist Church and was a member of the White River Township Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. She lived in the Smith Valley area for over 50 years.
There will be a service 1:00 p.m. June 3, 2020 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home - 1977 South State Road 135, Greenwood, where visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Greenwood.
Jane had ten siblings, Norma Fillinger, Mary Ann Orr, Lloyd Morgan, Dick Morgan, Helen Robinson, Barbara Elliott (Jake), Daren Morgan (Dorothy), Stanley Morgan, Kay Smith and Lois Evans.
Jane is survived by three children, Emily Hudson-Burch (Charlie), Judy Homsher (Bob) and Bill Wilson; five grandchildren, Charles Hudson (Beckie), Jennifer Lewis (Michael), Joe Wilson, Ralph Wilson (Lisa) and Robert Wilson (Christie); nine great-grandchildren, Zachary, Will and Caleb Hudson, Ainsley Wilson, Evan, Alex and Kailyn Wilson and Gideon and Aurora Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; two toddler brothers; and siblings, Norma, Mary Ann, Lloyd, Dick, Stan and Kay.
Jane graduated from Lapaz High School in 1938. She moved to Indianapolis shortly after graduation and met her future husband while working at the Betsy Ross Café. Jane was a matron at the Johnson County Jail for the two Sheriffs, “Red” Worrick and Jack Means. She also worked as a nurse’s aide at Turtle Creek Nursing Home.
As a widow in her early 50’s she had never learned to drive a car. Seeing that as just another of life’s challenges, she took lessons and obtained her driver’s license. Encouraged, her next step was to enroll in the School of Practical Nursing (Indianapolis Public Schools). Following graduation in 1977, she began a career as an LPN at Greenwood Village South and remained there until she retired as a charge nurse some 15 years later.
When employment took her daughter Judy and husband Bob to Germany and England, Jane visited them several times. They were her guides to Germany, Austria, France (dinner in the Effel Tower), Italy (the Tivoli Fountain) and London (a stage play). Other enjoyable trips included Canada and Alaska, highlighted by horseback riding and fishing. She also snorkeled in the Cayman Islands at age 89. In earlier years she, Ralph and their children spent many fun summers fishing in Minnesota.
Jane attended Smith Valley Baptist Church and was a member of the White River Township Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. She lived in the Smith Valley area for over 50 years.
There will be a service 1:00 p.m. June 3, 2020 at Forest Lawn Funeral Home - 1977 South State Road 135, Greenwood, where visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Greenwood.
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