Eva Marie Lane, 99, of Fairfield passed away at 8:28 PM on Thursday, June 11, 2026, in the Skilled Care Unit at Fairfield Memorial Hospital. She retired from Airtex after 35 years, having worked in various positions, including credit manager. Eva was born in Geff on April 9, 1927, to John Stanton Jefferson and Nellie (Gray) Jelley. She joined the Methodist Church in 1947 and was a member of Cornerstone Church where she taught Sunday School. Eva also volunteered at FMH and was a member of the Auxiliary. She enjoyed board games, working in stained glass, camping, and traveling. On April 26, 1947, Eva married Alfred Lane in Fairfield. They were married 62 years before his passing in 2009.
Eva is survived by her daughters, Robyn (Melvin) Donoho of Fairfield and Gail (Michael) Conrey of Olney; grandchildren, Craig Donoho, Rachel (Mark) McPeak, Aaron (Kinsey) Donoho, and Christopher (Anna) Donoho; great-grandchildren, Dakota King, Kylee Gregory, Logan Donoho, Lucas Donoho, and Isabella Donoho; sister- Velma Bunting of Fairfield; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Eva was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alfred Lane; brothers, Floyd Young, Perry Young, James Jelley, Donald Jelley, and Ray Jelley; and sisters; Julia Jelley and Lois Totten.
Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Johnson & Vaughn Funeral Home with burial in Bestow Cemetery in Geff. Visitation will be from 12PM until the time of service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to Cornerstone Church and will be accepted at the Johnson & Vaughn Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.
