Jane Emily Goins, 96, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away July 30, 2021 at her residence, surrounded by her family. She was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. Jane enjoyed watching Lady Vols, bowling, good conversation and never met a stranger.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace Goins, Jr.; granddaughter, Jana Ellyne Burns; parents Jesse Clyde Blackburn & Stella Blackburn; six brothers, JC Blackburn, JR Blackburn, Johnny Blackburn, Jay Edwin Blackburn, Jack Homer Blackburn and Jerry W. Blackburn; and son-in-law, Raymond Burns.
She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Burns; grandchildren, Lara Burns Harwood (Donny), Andy Burns and Emily Burns Lemley (LJ); great-grandchildren, Hannah Harwood, Austin Harwood, Lauren Harwood and Kalle Jones; brother, JG “Pinky” Blackburn; and several nieces and nephews. Special thanks to Caris Hospice and several personal caregivers.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 3 from 1-3 p.m. at Companion Funeral Home, with the service to follow in the chapel at 3 p.m., with Pastor Ramon Torres officiating.