Jayne Branch Allen

Jayne Branch Allen, aged 83, from Valdosta, Georgia, passed away serenely on Monday, May 20, 2024, at the South Georgia Medical Center – Lanier Campus. She was born on March 27, 1941, in Lakeland, Georgia, to the late Vernie and Elsie (Conine) Branch. Throughout her early years, she served as an office manager for various esteemed medical groups, including Marshall Park, DMD, Elder Care and Miller, Miller and Parker Surgical Assocaiates. In her leisure time, she found solace in tending to her yard and visiting the cherished family farm. Her heart's delight was her family, and she particularly cherished moments spent with her adored grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Wiley Branch.
Left to cherish her memory are her devoted husband of 62 years, Ronald Allen of Valdosta, Georgia; her children: Dr. Rene Allen Love (Butch) of High Springs, Florida, Dr. Ronald Allen (Jennifer) of Valdosta, Georgia and Simone Allen Lay (Dr. Kris) of Birmingham, Alabama; her eight grandchildren: Dr. Ashley Love, Capt. Allen Love, Brixton Love, Dr. Griffen Allen (Dr. Katherine), William Allen, Emory Lay Akins (Weston), Asa Lay, and Aubrie Lay; her sister, Cretia Dowling (Billy) of Waycross, Georgia; as well as a number of nieces and nephews.
Honoring her wishes, a private family burial will be conducted at the family plot in Good Hope Cemetery, Naylor, GA, following her cremation and without formal services. In place of floral tributes, contributions to First Methodist Church at 220 N. Patterson St., Valdosta, GA 31601 are greatly appreciated. Messages of comfort and sympathy can be shared with the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Allen family is receiving assistance from the compassionate and dedicated team at Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.