Jane Beverley Lawhon, 73 of Canton, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023. A memorial service will be held Saturday, December 23rd at 2pm in the chapel of Darby Funeral Home. The service will be followed by a reception at the Cottage of Laurel Canyon until 6 pm. Address for reception: 420 Laurel Village Way, Canton, GA 30114.
Jane was a beloved great grandmother, grandmother, and wife. She was born in Harpenden, England, and was known for her adventurous spirit and love of travel. Jane had a great sense of humor and treated everyone with kindness. Her favorite hobby was playing golf with her beloved husband. Jane's family was her greatest source of joy, and she cherished every moment she spent with them. She had 11 grandchildren and one great grandson, all of whom she loved deeply.
Jane passed away peacefully with her husband and two daughters by her side. She will be remembered for her warm smile, her generous heart, and her unwavering love for her family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by:
Husband - Joseph Lawhon of Canton
Daughter - Tracy (Steve) Ziemba of Milton
Daughter - Kathy Stone of Canton
Step-Daughter - Blair McGowan of Atlanta
Step-Son - Justin Lawhon of Gainesville
Sister - Annie Akeroyd of London, England
Twin Sister - Judy (Derek) Olsen of Auckland, New Zealand
Brother- Tim (Bar) Akeroyd of London, England
Grandchildren - Kylie Murphy, Amber Brady, Adam Ziemba, Jessica Ziemba, Michael Ziemba, Lauren Grays, Gibson Grays, Gracy Grays, Gavin Grays
Great-Grandchild - Miller Murphy
Step-Grandchildren - Kate McGowen, Mac McGowen
Jane also had a soft spot for animals, especially horses and cats. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to ASPCA in her memory. You can help save animals today. | ASPCA
The caring staff of Darby Funeral Home is honored to serve the Lawhon family.
The Memorial Service will be live-streamed at:
https://vimeo.com/event/3978614