Jane Sheppard Summerlin

Mrs. Jane Sheppard Summerlin, age 84, of Sandersville, died Wednesday, April 14, 2021 following an extended illness.  A graveside funeral service celebrating her life will be held on Friday, April 16th at 11:00 a.m. in Brownwood Cemetery in Sandersville.  Reverend Andy Yates will officiate. Mrs. Summerlin's grandsons and grandson-in-law will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Mrs. Summerlin was born and raised in Davisboro, the daughter of the late Frank Lee Sheppard Jr. and the late Lina Josey Sheppard. She graduated from Sandersville High School and began her working career as a phone operator for Southern Bell prior to becoming the office manager for Blacks Tire Company.  Later, Jane worked for both Karols of Sandersville as a salesclerk and as a receptionist for Dr. Fred Godine.  She was an avid reader, and her favorite hobby was putting puzzles together. Mrs. Summerlin attended the First Presbyterian Church of Sandersville and she is predeceased by her husband, Alex G. "Cuz" Summerlin, an infant daughter, Renee Jane Black, her brother, Charles Lee Sheppard and her son-in-law, Michael Owen Lord.

Survivors include, her children, Steve Black and his wife Robin of Davisboro, Darlene Black Lord and Troy Black and his wife Sherri all of Tennille; grandchildren, Jerel Black, Jason Black, Dustin Lord, Taylor L. Armour and her husband Lee, Alise Black, Kyle Black and Faith Black; great grandchildren, Kaleb Michael Lord, James Armour and Finley Jane Young, and her sister, Linda Sheppard Lamb of Blyth.

The family will be at the residence of Darlene Lord on Edwards-Ford Rd, Tennille and they will receive friends following the graveside funeral service in the cemetery.

Donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Sandersville, 521 N. Harris Street, Sandersville, GA. 31082.

May and Smith Funeral Directors is in charge of these arrangements. www.mayandsmithfuneraldirectors.com