Jane Auvil Winchester, Virginia Obituary

Jane Auvil

Jane Elizabeth Auvil, 94, of Winchester, passed away peacefully July 12, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Auvil was born in Winchester on April 7, 1921, the daughter of William and Mary Jackson. She married Malloy Dorsey Auvil February 12, 1941 in Cherrydale, VA. Mr. Auvil preceded her in death on October 30, 1999. Jane graduated from John Handley High School in 1939 with one of the first certificates of perfect attendance. She worked for Milgo Electronic Co. as a Secretary and Administrative Assistant until her retirement in 1969. She was a B.A.V.S. Representative for the Archdiocese Military Services, she served as President of the U.S. Catholic Council in 1950, she was a V.A. Volunteer, a Circular Franciscan and a member of the Women of the Moose. Jane was loved by many and enjoyed by all. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Dorothy Lofton, nieces and nephews, Cookie Sullivan and husband Larry Sullivan of Winchester, VA, Larry Lofton and Barbara Gaul of Winchester, VA, Genie Searcy and husband, Marty Searcy of Colorado Springs, CO and Ellen Akins and husband, Johnny Akins of Lewisburg, TN along with several great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Colleen Jackson Nichols, Susan Rachael Jackson; three brothers, Donald Lofton, Kenneth Lofton and Eugene Lofton and nephews, Tommy Lofton and Jack Nichols. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m.at Jones Funeral Home Winchester on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. A Funeral Mass will be conducted on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church with Father Krempa officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Hebron Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Corey Sullivan, Judd Lofton, Austin Searcy, Marcus Bannister, Logan Jensen Lofton and Brian Bannister . In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 130 Keating Drive, Winchester, VA 22601. On line condolences may be left at www.jonesfuneralhomes.com.
April 7, 1921 - July 12, 201504/07/192107/12/2015
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Jane Elizabeth Auvil, 94, of Winchester, passed away peacefully July 12, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Auvil was born in Winchester on April 7, 1921, the daughter of William and Mary Jackson. She married Malloy Dorsey Auvil February 12, 1941 in Cherrydale, VA. Mr. Auvil preceded her in death on October 30, 1999. Jane graduated from John Handley High School in 1939 with one of the first certificates of perfect attendance. She worked for Milgo Electronic Co. as a Secretary and Administrative Assistant until her retirement in 1969. She was a B.A.V.S. Representative for the Archdiocese Military Services, she served as President of the U.S. Catholic Council in 1950, she was a V.A. Volunteer, a Circular Franciscan and a member of the Women of the Moose. Jane was loved by many and enjoyed by all. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Dorothy Lofton, nieces and nephews, Cookie Sullivan and husband Larry Sullivan of Winchester, VA, Larry Lofton and Barbara Gaul of Winchester, VA, Genie Searcy and husband, Marty Searcy of Colorado Springs, CO and Ellen Akins and husband, Johnny Akins of Lewisburg, TN along with several great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Colleen Jackson Nichols, Susan Rachael Jackson; three brothers, Donald Lofton, Kenneth Lofton and Eugene Lofton and nephews, Tommy Lofton and Jack Nichols. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m.at Jones Funeral Home Winchester on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. A Funeral Mass will be conducted on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church with Father Krempa officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Hebron Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. Pallbearers will be Corey Sullivan, Judd Lofton, Austin Searcy, Marcus Bannister, Logan Jensen Lofton and Brian Bannister . In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, 130 Keating Drive, Winchester, VA 22601. On line condolences may be left at www.jonesfuneralhomes.com.

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Jul
15
Visitation
Wednesday, July 15 2015
06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Jones Funeral Home - Winchester
228 S. Pleasant Valley Rd.
WINCHESTER, VA 22601
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16
Service
Thursday, July 16 2015
10:00 AM
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
130 Keating Drive
WINCHESTER, VA 22601
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