Jane Ellen Winn
December 4, 1964 – June 8, 2022
Jane Ellen Winn (Ness), 57, of Quinton, VA passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022, after a valiant battle against colon cancer.
Jane was born on December 4, 1964, to Daniel and Barbara Ness. After graduation from Smethport Area Junior-Senior High School in 1982, she went on to earn her RN at the Robert Packer School of Nursing in Sayre, PA in 1985. Following more than 30 years of nursing, Jane earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, graduating from American Sentinel University Summa Cum Laude in 2017.
Jane’s nursing career spanned from travel nursing to labor and deliver to finally OR nursing. On transitioning to OR nursing, she joked that she preferred her patients asleep. Jane had a soft spot in her heart for animals, having horses, guinea pigs, cats, dogs, and fish as her companions at one time or another. She was an avid reader and could often be found with her nose in a book and a coffee in her hand. A sense of adventure lived within Jane, traveling with friends and family was a staple within her life. Jane is remembered for her quick wit and amazing sense of humor.
Jane leaves behind her husband, Terrance Winn of Quinton, VA; mother, Barbara Ness of Smethport, PA; sisters, Jo Ann Tanner (David) of Turtlepoint, PA and Lois Kinney (Joseph) of Radcliff, KY; brothers, Daniel Ness and Stephen Ness (Tiffany), both of Smethport, PA; and several nieces and nephews: Tony, Nathan, Katherine, Sarah, Nichole, Samantha, and Stephen.
She was preceded in death by her father, Daniel Ness.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the convenience of Jane’s family.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your local Humane Society.
Jane, You were not only my sister-in-law but also my friend. Ryan and I love and miss you more than words can express.
I feel like we still had so much left to teach one another, to give one another, to share with one another. You left us far too
soon, but you will always be in our hearts and souls. We look forward to the time when we are together again.
Love and kisses you strong girl, Kim
I have no words, but so many feelings! You were the little Sister I never had and the best friend for many years. I will miss you so much. Happy to carry you in my heart and your laugh in my head 🥳