Jane Ellen Dobbs

Jane Ellen (Gardner) Dobbs, age 73 of Helenwood, TN passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Born in Muncie, Indiana on March 29, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Herb and Mary Gardner.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Bill Dobbs; grandson, Justin Anthony Dobbs; daughter, Melinda Dobbs; mother-in-law, Panzy Dobbs; special sister-in-law, Patricia Dobbs; brother-in-law, Larry Dobbs; ex-in-laws that loved her like a daughter, Richard and Mary Holland.

Jane is survived by her daughters, Mendy and Johnnie Daugherty of Helenwood, TN and Rachel and Mark Slaven of Oneida, TN; grandsons she raised as sons, Kyle Dobbs of Arizona, Dustin Dobbs of Scott County, TN; grandsons, Brock (Shontel) Daugherty of Low Gap, TN, Jon Daugherty of Helenwood, TN, Gavin Lanter (Jaylynn) of New Castle, IN; granddaughters, Marissa (Christian) Slaven of Monticello, KY, Julia Slaven of Oneida, TN; great grandchildren, Aubrey and Ryker Daugherty, Kayson Denny, Venture and Lynnde Lanter; sister, Karen Gardner of Lafayette, IN; brothers-in-law, Lee and Jimmy (Marilyn) Dobbs of Muncie, IN; nieces, Deborah (Greg) Stiver, Amy (Tommy) Eiler and Lisa Dobbs; nephews, Steve and David Dobbs; many other relatives and friends.

Jane’s request was to be cremated. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

West-Murley Funeral Home is serving the family of Jane Ellen (Gardner) Dobbs.

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