Jane Lee Wilson, daughter of the late Arthur and Emma Gene Jones VanCleave was born on November 29, 1944, in Frankfort, Indiana, and departed this life on August 19, 2023, at her residence in Essex, Missouri, at the age of 78.

Jane was a homemaker and resident of Essex. She enjoyed attending the Essex Church of Christ and loved being around her family and friends.

She is survived by three daughters, Michele Horton and husband Barry of Essex, Missouri, Kathy Green, and Dawn Solinger both of Dexter, Missouri; by her son, Alan Wilson of Dexter, Missouri; by fourteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

Other than by her parents she was preceded in death by two sons, Christopher Wilson, and Adam Wilson, and by her long-time partner, Leslie William Long.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the New Essex Cemetery in Essex, Missouri.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri is assisting with arrangements.