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Jane Curry Breeland

Jane Curry Manning Breeland died on April 24, 2019, at home surrounded by her loving family after a long illness.

Mrs. Breeland was born on August 28, 1931, in McComb, MS., to Mary Jane Elizabeth Bacot Manning and Durwood Warren Manning.

She graduated from McComb High School and Mississippi State College for Women (MUW) with a degree in Library Science where she

was a member of Masker Social Club.

Mrs. Breeland was a Life Member of the Junior Auxiliary, the Climbers Club and a Charter Member of the Krewe of Ceres.

She was a member of Faith Presbyterian Church where she served as Historian of Women of the Church.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 63 years, Dr. Jewell J. Breeland, Jr.

 

She is survived by her daughters, Marjorie Barron (Freddie), Jeri Swink (David), and Peggy Opiela (Ken) and her son, Durwood Breeland (Beth)

and her grandchildren, Nathan Barron (Brittany), Christopher Barron, Brennan Breeland (Nikki), Ryan Breeland (Alexis),

and AnnaRachel Breeland, Jamison Roane (Meagan) and Jayne Ellen Opiela. She is also survived by seven great grandchildren.

She is also survived by a half-sister, Viola Kelly and nephew Nathan Ripp.

Jane was the bedrock of her family. She was a gourmet cook and loved entertaining her family and friends and specially

enjoyed her membership in her Supper Club. She was an avid sports fan and loved the Rebels and the Saints.

She also enjoyed traveling, reading and playing bridge. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy.

 

The family of Jane Breeland would like to express their heart-felt appreciation to Tonya Anderson,

Charlene Johnson, Edna Whitaker, Cynthia Stewart and Betty Morris for their loving care these last months.

3 comments

  • Comment Link Peggy Opiela Tuesday, 07 May 2019 14:08 posted by Peggy Opiela

    Thank you.

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  • Comment Link Sandra Cliburn Monday, 29 April 2019 04:38 posted by Sandra Cliburn

    John 14 Prayers With Your Family.....I was a longtime patient at the clinic in Brookhaven...I had great regard for both your parents

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  • Comment Link Alice Mason Saturday, 27 April 2019 04:32 posted by Alice Mason

    Marji and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I thank God that you had her with you so long. I'm praying for you all now and in the days ahead. May God bless you with much love and beautiful, vivid memories as you gather together to honor her.
    Alice Burns Mason

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