Jane Biggs Obituary

Jane Marie (Noonan) Biggs, born October 7, 1942, at Providence Lying-In Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on July 2, 2025, with her immediate family lovingly by her side. She was the cherished daughter of the late Robert F. Noonan and Myrtle F. Marsh and is survived by her devoted brothers, Robert and Thomas (Debbie).
Jane was previously married to Perry Olyer of Lady Lake, with whom she shared 27 years of marriage, and to the late Franklin Delano Biggs of Jacksonville, with whom she spent 17 years until their divorce in 2020.
Jane was a loving mother to her daughters, Linda Wolfenbarger (Wayne) and Patricia Comer (George), and a proud grandmother to Matt, Cierra, Nick, Kevin, Torry, Wes, Whitney, Wade, William Cody, and Bailey. Her legacy lives on through her twelve great-grandchildren, each of whom brought her endless pride and joy.
Jane spent over 25 years with Sears, Roebuck and Company, where she worked as a dedicated Returns and Logistics Coordinator (RMA Specialist). She was recognized for developing improved processes for managing product returns, increasing turnaround efficiency, and recovering supplier credits. Jane's attention to detail, strong work ethic, and unwavering commitment to doing the right thing earned her the respect of colleagues and leadership alike. She took great pride in her work and found deep satisfaction in making things right for the company and its customers.
After retiring, Jane continued to give back to her community by serving for more than 10 years as a bus aide for children with special needs in St. Johns County. With patience, empathy, and consistency, she ensured that every child in her care felt safe, valued, and supported. Jane formed lasting bonds with many of the students and their families, offering not only assistance but genuine friendship. She shared a close working partnership and deep friendship with her longtime driver, Daisy, and together they created a warm, caring environment that made a lasting impact on many young lives.
Jane was also known for her fierce loyalty and her lifelong love of Elvis Presley. One of her favorite memories was attending Elvis's concert at the Jacksonville Coliseum on April 25, 1975, where she held up a handmade sign boldly displaying her phone number with a message asking Elvis to call her. The moment was captured by a photographer from the Florida Times-Union and published in the newspaper, leading to a wave of playful prank calls from amused family and friends. Jane laughed along with them, proud to have her devotion to the King of Rock' n' Roll shared with the entire city.
Jane was a woman of deep Catholic faith and a longtime member and faithful volunteer at St. Anastasia Catholic Church. Her quiet strength, generous spirit, and kindness left a lasting impression on all who knew her.
Throughout her final months, Jane was under the devoted care of Community Hospice. True to her nature, she formed heartfelt connections with her caregivers, whose daily compassion and kindness brought great comfort to her and her family. We remain deeply grateful for the dignity and love they showed her.
Jane is survived by two lifelong and dearly trusted friends, Mary White and Judi Taylor. Their decades-long bond was filled with laughter, loyalty, and love. Whenever the three of them were together, their joy was contagious, and their friendship was a shining example of the beauty of connection and shared memories.
Jane's life was defined by love, service, humor, and strength. Her legacy lives on in the hearts of those she touched, as a mother, grandmother, sister, friend, colleague, and neighbor.
Jane will be laid to rest in the on-campus columbarium at St. Anastasia Catholic Church in St. Augustine Beach, Florida, near her retirement home and the beach where she shared many cherished memories with family and friends.
She will be deeply missed and forever remembered for the love, laughter, and kindness she brought into the lives of others.