Jane was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and attended Oakmont High School after which time she worked as a secretary. In July 1939, she met and dated her sweetheart for life, Bill Woodings. When on leave from the Army, they decided to marry on May 31, 1944. Jane joined Bill in many cities throughout the USA as he had to continue his assignments in the Army. After completing Bill’s military service, they shared their years together in Baltimore, Maryland, Fort Wayne, Indiana and finally settled in Bryan, Texas.
Jane enjoyed cooking, playing with her dogs, and watching birds in her garden. She especially was fond of roses. She was a devoted mother, having enjoyed raising 4 children, Jane Anne, Bruce, Scott, and Robert.
Jane and Bill enjoyed a very warm and loving relationship for nearly 75 years.
She is preceded in death by her parents Grace and Wilbur Sharpe, two brothers Bruce Sharpe and Wilbur Sharpe and one grandson. She is survived by her husband, Bill Woodings, four children, six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren.
A celebration of Jane’s life will be at 11:00 am, Saturday February 9, 2019 at the Memorial Funeral Chapel, 2901 Texas Avenue South, College Station.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Bryan Animal Center, Bryan, Texas for the betterment of animals.
