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August 23, 2012

Jane Mercer

BRAZIL — Jane Mercer, 92, who was a lifelong resident of Brazil, passed away at Cloverleaf Health Care, in Knightsville, Ind., Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012. She was born in Brazil, July 17, 1920, the daughter of Harvey Kingery and Mary Barbara (McGranahan) Kingery. She married John Mercer April 10, 1940 and he preceded her in death in 1971. Jane graduated with the Brazil High School class of 1938 and later the same year graduated from Beauty School in Terre Haute. In her early years she worked as a beautician and for 16 years, she worked at the Clay County Welfare office; and she retired from the welfare office in 1988.

She was a longtime member of the Brazil First United Methodist Church. Jane was a founding member of Christmas in the Park for which she designed the logo. She was responsible for the art shows that were held during Christmas in the Park. Jane was also a longtime member of the Literacy Coalition of Clay County. For many years Jane created award winning scrapbooks for Tri Kappa Sorority. Jane was a member of the 7:30 Home Ec Club.

Many have been blessed by Jane’s artistic abilities as well as her many poems.  Over the years Jane had won several art awards and ribbons for her work. Writing poetry allowed Jane to recite poetry she had written at many different clubs and organization meetings.

Jane had a heart for others and volunteered often. She was recognized for her volunteerism by being nominated for the Daniel Harris award.  

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey Kingery and Mary Barbara (McGranahan) Kingery Holliday; husband, John Mercer; and a brother, Marvin Kingery; as well as several very dear friends.

Jane leaves behind her daughter, Diane Reynolds and husband Emery of Brazil; two sons, Robert Mercer of Brazil and John Mercer Jr. and wife Karen of Clay City; grandchildren, Judy Terrando of Florida, Tony Terrando and wife Joanne of Florida, Ellen Looney and husband Mike of Avon, Cyndi Tottleben and husband Tom of Peoria, Ill., Michael Mercer and wife Lisa of Washington, Ind., and David Mercer and wife Rebecca of Clay City; great-grandchildren, Kayla Mercer, Liam Terrando, Lauren Terrando, Breena Tottleben, and Nathan Pennington and wife Dessa; sister-in-law, Dorothy Kingery; as well as several nieces, nephews, and extended family members.

Services for Jane will be at French Funeral Home, 421 E. National Ave., in Brazil, Saturday, Aug. 25, 2012, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Steve Loft officiating. Burial will follow at Summit Lawn Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First United Methodist Church Soup Kitchen, 201 North Meridian St., Brazil, IN 47834 or Clay County Historical Society, 100 East National Ave., Brazil, IN 47834. Visit www.frenchfuneralhome.com to light a candle in her memory.

 

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