Sara Jane Greene March

Jane Greene March, 88, a true lady and representative of the Greatest Generation, passed away at her home surrounded by her family, on July 18, 2012. She was born October 4, 1923, in Waco, TX, to Ossie and Irene Sleigh Greene. She and her sister, Meg Bladine, were raised in San Angelo and both noted for their musical talents and high spirits.

After graduating from San Angelo High School and attending Texas Woman’s University, she married John Abe March III (Jock), also of San Angelo, in Las Vegas, NV, at the height of WWII in May, 1942. During their assignment in Columbia, SC, she gave birth to their oldest son, John Abe March IV (Bub) in 1943. She and Jock returned to San Angelo to raise their family, and lived here the rest of their lives.

Her second son, William Gary (Bill) was born in 1948. From that time on her home and large back yard were the hubs of activity for a myriad of little boys.

In 1951 Jane was elected the first president of the San Angelo Junior League after the Young Women's Service League received the Junior League charter, and remained a Sustaining Member of the League for many years. She was also an active member of the First Presbyterian Church, a member of the Twentieth Century Club, a board member of Fairmount Cemetery, and a volunteer for the Meals for the Elderly. She was an accomplished cook, seamstress and homemaker, was voted best dressed in San Angelo on numerous occasions, and also served as Duchess for the Miss Wool pageant.

Jane had quite a circle of friends, who played poker, bridge, and traveled extensively together. She counted among her closest friends Agnes Holland Balfour, Jean Stone Britt, Ruth Lott, and Jean Millspaugh. She traveled extensively with friends and family and her journeys to Africa, Hong Kong, and South America were a source of great delight.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jock March, her parents, Irene and Ossie Greene, and her son, Bill March. She is survived by her son, John Abe March IV of Midland, her grandchildren: Jennifer March Herrera and husband Dusty of San Angelo, TX; Zach March and wife Adrianne of San Angelo, TX; Stephanie March and Charlotte March, of New York, NY; and Trent Bateman of Forest City, CA. She is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Shannon Duarte of Fort Worth, TX; Lula Jane March of San Angelo TX, Danica Herrera of Austin; her sister, Margaret (Meg) Greene Bladine, of McMinnville, OR; her niece Pam Bladine, of San Angelo; and her nephew Jeb Bladine, of McMinnville, OR. Other survivors include special cousins Bryce Stone Thieman and husband Mark and Hugh Lamar (Che) Stone III and wife Bitsy all of San Angelo, TX. Jane was a very special person in the lives of the Thieman family and the Stone family.

Special thanks to Eleanor Blackburn, Rosantina Mata, Michelle McMillan, Ester Reyes, Daisy Salazar, Tony Martinez, and Juan Garcia. The family greatly appreciates the kindnesses shown by so many. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM at Fairmount Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Hospice of San Angelo, First Presbyterian Church, Friends of Fairmount or a charity of your choice.