Jane O’Neal Minshew, 70, passed away Monday September 9, 2013 at her residence in Centre.

Mrs. Minshew, formerly of Oxford, was the Executive Director for many years at Forestlawn Gardens in Anniston, Al and was active in the Civitan Organization there as well.

Mrs. Minshew is the daughter of the late Emmett and Jean O’Neal of Centre.

She is survived by her husband, Doug Minshew ; daughters, Lisa (Jimmy) Light, Deborah (Scott) Taylor and Kelli (Jimmy) Bates, all of Oxford, AL ; sisters, Dixie (Clay) Patton of Birmingham, AL and Ann(Bill) Keasler of Centre, step daughter, Debra (Tom) Gamble of Montgomery , AL and step son, Michael (Tanya) Minshew of Rome, GA.

She is survived by grandchildren, Tara (Jason) Harbison, Reece Taylor, Wesley Taylor, Haiden Beshears, Braxton Beshears, Jaxon Bates, Shelby Vogler and Chase Minshew and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Minshew was preceded in death by siblings Jerry O’neal, Wayne O’neal, and Pam O’neal.

In lieu of a memorial service Mrs. Minshew requested a Celebration of Life.

The service will be held 2: PM Sunday September 15, 2013 at Friendship Baptist Church on County Rd 16 in Centre, AL.

Please join her family in dressing in casual attire for this event.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance.

OCNA

Tax ID: 31-1581756

901 E Street NW, Ste. 405

Washington, DC 20004

Perry Funeral Home directing