Ellen Jane Bostic

Ellen Jane Bostic

Ellen Bostic Obituary

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Lebanon, VA, Ellen Jane Bostic, age 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at her home. She was a Russell County Public School teacher for 33 years; her family was her life and love to tell others about her Lord and Savior.

She was proceeded in death by her parents Clyde and Jeanette Hagaman; her husband Robert C Bostic of 60 years.

Jane is survived by her children, Ronald Bostic, Jeanna Lambert and husband, Larry and Linda Lambert and husband, Rocky; Grandchildren, Leslie Painter and husband, Tyler; Laura Bostic and husband, Ken, Adam Bostic and partner, Jessica, and Zack Lambert and wife, Kayla; Great-grandchildren, Mox Lambert, Ashlyn Painter, Zack Barr, and Aidan Moore; and sister-in-law, Ruth Hagaman; nephew, Donald Hagaman; niece, Vicky Leas and Salley Sykes.

The funeral service will be conducted 11am, Saturday, August 2, 2025, in the Ketron Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with Pastor Robert Gragg officiating. All those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers contribution may be made to, Lebanon Baptist Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 488 Lebanon, VA 24266.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family on our website at www.chfunerals.com or the funeral home Facebook page. Combs-Hess Funeral and Cremation Service, 291 Highway 71, Lebanon, Virginia 24266, 276-889-4444

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Combs-Hess Funeral Service

291 Fincastle Rd. P.O. Box 1115, Lebanon, VA 24266

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