Jane Astin Taylor Lindley passed away Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013.

She was born Jan. 24, 1930, to Harry and Tot Taylor in San Antonio, Texas. Jane attended Sul Ross State University, Texas A&I and graduated from Western New Mexico University with a B.A. in elementary education and a M.A. in teaching.

While at Sul Ross, she married W.G. "Buster" Lindley on Sept. 6, 1949. He preceded her in death in 1995.

She was a member of Alamo Mission Chapter-Daughters of the Republic of Texas, First Methodist Church of Mertzon, Community Hospital Auxiliary and Emmaus community.

She is survived by two daughters, Jody and husband Mark Donet of Alpine and Becky and husband George Ramsey of Fort Worth; as well as a daughter-in-law, Ann St. Clair Lindley of Mertzon. Also three grandchildren, Charlie and wife Alisha Donet, Marty and wife Elaine Donet and Riata Jane Lindley; and four great-grandchildren Ben, Ryan, Jenna and Astin Donet. She is also survived by her special friend, Lou Gunter. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her two sons, Cody W. Lindley and Clay M. Lindley; and an infant daughter.

A visitation will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at Johnson's Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at First Methodist Church in Mertzon, Texas, with burial to follow in Sherwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will include Mark Donet, Martin Donet, Frank Lindley, Ray Lancaster, Bob Steger and Dan McClung. Memorials may be made to Mertzon Methodist Church or a charity of choice . "God is the strength of my heart" Psalms 73:26.