Jane Florence 70, passed on Friday, December 19, 2025 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. EST on Saturday, December 27, 2025 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. Curtis Coleman, officiating. Public viewing is Friday, December 26, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. EST to 5:00 p.m. EST.

Jane Ellen Florence was a cherished mother, sister, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend. She passed away peacefully in her home on Friday December 19, 2025. She was born on November 10, 1955, in Opelika, Alabama to the late Dan Majors and Minnie Coleman Majors. Her warm presence and generous spirit will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Jane grew up in a close family that was built on a foundation of faith.

She confessed Christ at an early age at Cannon A.M.E Church in Opelika, AL and later started fellowshipping at various other churches.

Jane Ellen Florence was employed with Courtyard by Marriott and retired atter 18 years of loyal service.

Family was the cornerstone of Jane Ellen's life, she adored spending time with her family and great- grandchildren, sharing stories and creating memories that will be treasured for generations. Her love for her family was unconditional, her guidance and wisdom were the foundation of many family gatherings.

While we mourn the loss of a truly remarkable woman, we also celebrate a life well-lived. Jane Ellen’s legacy of kindness, love and devotion to her family will continue to live on through her loved ones.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leon Florence; her parents, Dan Majors, and Minnie Coleman Majors; her siblings, John Henry, Clarence, Willie, Jimmy, Danny Lee, Michael, Mary Majors, and a special bonus grandson, Jessie Snellings.

She leaves to mourn her precious memories, her devoted and loving daughter, Shawanda (Deandre) Florence of Phenix City, AL; two loving sons, Tyrone Florence and Roderick Florence of Columbus, GA; a precious and loving sister, Minnie Williams of Columbus, GA; 6 loving granddaughters, Yarika (Dizel) Florence, Jasmine Florence, Birniquia Murray, Khadijah Green, Tatyana Florence, and Felicity Florence; one grandson, Rod'Kel Morgan; 7 great grandchildren, Kennedi Murray, Kyser Snellings, Kannon Snellings, Kendall Snellings, Kyrie Snellings, Kali Snellings, and Da'Marii Smit; one aunt, Hattie Table; 2 sister-in-laws, Annie Marshall and Odell Gentry; 2 bonus children; Samantha (Ernest) Tolbert and Leon Baker; a special bestfriend, Linda Samuel of Columbus, GA and a devoted caregiver, Belinda Stoneback of Columbus, GA . She also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.