Jane Rexine Whiting

Jane Rexine Whiting, age 74 of Ponce de Leon, passed away Monday, May 28, 2018. She was born July 22, 1943 in Washburn, Missouri, the daughter of Ira and Wilma (Varner) Grimes. On July 22, 1963 she and Van Ray Whiting were united in marriage. They lived in Dallas, Texas until February of 1965. Survivors include: her children, Vanita McGaughey and husband John, and Dow Whiting and wife Linda; grandchildren, Sage Whiting and Ian and Seth McGaughey; a sister, Alma and husband Jack Williams. Jane was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Beverly Walker; and grandparents, Paul and Nora Varner and Ira and Erie Grimes. Jane owned and operated a nursery/greenhouse for 15 years. She enjoyed reading, knitting caps for the cancer society and spending time with her grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, with Dan Updegrave officiating. Burial will follow in Ponce de Leon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9-10 A.M. Saturday, June 2, 2018 immediately prior to the funeral service in Adams Funeral Home, Nixa. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.