Jane graduated from Muncie's Royerton High School in 1957 and Indiana University School of Nursing in 1961. Jane worked as a registered nurse for over 40 years specializing in critical burn care. In later years she served as a statewide inspector of nursing homes. Jane spent her final years with her family in Houston, Texas.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, James and Jeanne Gause; grandchildren, Nicholas, Clare, and Kimberly Gause of Houston; step-father, Clarence Kirby and nephew, Peter Brown of Muncie.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Barrett; daughter, Marjorie Gause; sister; Susie Rogers, and parents.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. in Elm Ridge Memorial Park, 4600 West Kilgore Avenue, Muncie, Indiana 47304.