Jane Ann Boxell, 88, of Marion, went to be with the Lord at 11:44 am on Monday, February 16, 2026, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, August 22, 1937, to Floyd and Wilma (Stephens) Sharon. On February 18, 1961, she married William “Bill” Boxell, and they were just about to celebrate 65 years of marriage.
Jane graduated from Marion High School in 1955. She worked as a bookkeeper for 18 years at First National Bank in Marion. She was a lifelong member of First Christian Church in Marion. Jane loved spending time with the people most important to her, and she could often be found playing cards with and enjoying the company of her family and friends. She also had a great dedication to her Lord and Savior and participated in church functions whenever she could.
In addition to her loving husband, Bill, survivors include her brother, Stephen (Jane) Sharon of Marion; brother-in-law, John (Marilyn) Boxell of Chattanooga, TN; sister-in-law, Cathren Elizabeth (Harley) Cook of McClean, VA; nieces, Amelia (Jack) Wood of Swayzee, Jennifer (Dan) Strawmyer of Lebanon, Melissa (Greg) Wilkinson of Franklin, Susan Elizabeth Carey of Brandon, FL, Betsy (Peter) Morse of Indianapolis, and Susan Elizabeth (Robert) Null of Philadelphia, PA; nephews, Paul David (Gaye) Carey of New Brumfield, TX, Brian Boxell of Chattanooga, TN, and Greg (Kim) Cook of OH; plus several great nieces and great nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Floyd Sharon; mother, Wilma Sharon; and sister, Barbara Jean Martinez.
A committal service to celebrate Jane’s life will take place at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Grant Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 1606 W. 26th St., Marion, IN, 46952. Rev. Haley Asberry officiating. Burial will take place at Grant Memorial Park.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to First Christian Church, Kendall Elementary Food Mission, 1970 N. Wabash Rd., Marion, IN, 46952.
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