Doris Lane

Doris Ann Lane, 92, Sharpsburg, widow of J.W. Lane died peacefully January 30, 2021, at her home on the family farm. She was born May 5, 1928, to the late Eli and Mary McClure Roberts of Sherburne, KY. She was a 1945 graduate of Fleming Co. High School and attended Fugazzi Business College. She worked briefly in her father’s grocery in Sharpsburg before becoming a farmer’s wife, mother of three, grandmother of two, and great grandmother of two. She was a faithful member of the Sharpsburg Christian Church for 75 years.

In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Lane was preceded in death by a son, Clayton T. Lane, a brother William E. Roberts, a sister-in-law Betty Roberts, and a nephew Warren T. Roberts.

She is survived by a son James R. Lane, a daughter, Mary Beth Lane, all of Sharpsburg. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Eric P. Lane (Audrey), Sharpsburg, Kayla B. Lane, Lexington, two great-grandsons, Eli P. Lane and Hudson T. Lane, a nephew, Rocky Roberts and a dear friend, Sue Calvert. The family wishes to thank Rosie McDonald and Judy Blankenship for their compassionate care during her final days.

Visitation will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Sharpsburg Christian Church with funeral services to follow at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Eric Lane, Austin Allison, Timmy Darnall, Mark Allison, Steve Calvert and Bobby Price.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Keith Crouch, Chris Crump, Kenney Stull, and Todd Allison.

Contributions can be made to the Sharpsburg Christian Church at 241 Main Street, Sharpsburg, KY 40374.

The Michael R. Gray Funeral Home in Owingsville is caring for all the arrangements for Doris Ann Lane.