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Jane Mumford Holtz
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June 12th, 1918 - July 22nd, 2010
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of Jackson passed away June 22, 2010 at Vista Grande Villa. She was 92. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Richard D., and brother, Eldred Mumford. She is survived by her son, Richard D. Holtz Jr.; daughter, Joanne (Fred) Swope; granddaughter, Jennifer L. (Daniel) Hinderer; grandson, Matthew F. (Kayla) Swope; sister, Ruth Fox; and nieces Melody (Joseph) Stevens, Nancy Dellinger and Sharon Mumford.
Jane was born June 12, 1918, in Carney's Point, NJ. A graduate of Philadelphia's Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing, she served as a Red Cross nurse until she was recruited into the Army Nurse Corps prior to World War II. While stationed at Fort Belvoir, VA, she met Army Major Richard Holtz, and they were married November 25, 1941.
Mrs. Holtz was a preschool teacher, a school nurse, and an industrial nurse. She served in many volunteer capacities, including leadership in Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, St. Paul Women's Association, and United Methodist Women. She was a member of Questors and PEO.
Thoughtful and kind, she was a supportive wife, a wonderful Mom, and a great friend and companion. She will be remembered as a warm and gracious lady with a good sense of humor.
A Memorial Service will be held Monday, July 26, at 11 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Jackson. Memorial Contributions may be directed to the First United Methodist Church.
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First United Methodist Church
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11:00AM at First United Methodist Church on Monday, July 26th, 2010 (map/driving directions)
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