A Life Story

Jane Stephens Dionne, 82, passed away serenely in her sleep in Savannah, GA on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Affectionately known by her friends as "Ms. Jane," she left this world peacefully to join Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Edgar W. Stephens. Those left to cherish Ms. Jane's memory include her sisters, Patsey Brown, Susan Daniel (Bill), Sandee Peltier, and Mary Ann Matthews (Bill); her children, Eva Stemler and Paul Kimsey (Kim); her grandchildren, Dr. Kathryn Kimsey, Dillon Stemler, Megan Kimsey and Mason Stemler; and many other loving family and friends. Ms. Jane retired following a career she loved as a recreational supervisor for the City of Savannah, where she enjoyed many years of serving children with after-school and summer activities. Growing up, she was an expert at waterskiing with her sisters and won several trophies. She was an ardent Christian who loved to listen to praise and worship music and to share the joy of the Lord with others. In Savannah, a Celebration of Life service will be held for Ms. Jane on Saturday, Feb. 1st, 2025, with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM and service to follow at 11:00 AM at Gamble Funeral Home, 410 Stephenson Ave., Savannah, GA 31405. Later in West Palm Beach, a graveside service will be held on a date to be determined at Quattlebaum Funeral Home/ Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery at 5411 Parker Ave. West Palm Beach, FL 33405.