Jane G. Sauls

Jane G. Sauls, born on August 18, 1943, in Tallahassee, FL to Woodrow and Mary Grissett, passed into the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ peacefully February 15, 2018. Jane was known for her kindness and generosity to her faith, her family, her friends and the citizens of Leon County. Jane leaves behind a 54 year legacy of public service leadership to this community and the state. Jane was first elected to the Leon County Board of County Commissioners in 1996, receiving he highest majority of votes that year for a newly elected Commissioner. Jane served five consecutive terms on the Commission, serving as Vice Chairman four times and Chairman three times. She served on many Board and Committees during her tenure on the Commission, serving on the Tallahassee Museum Board of Directors the longest, and was a lifetime member of NAACP. Jane was a central figure in many key projects as a Leon County Commissioner such as the Fort Braden Branch Library, the Fort Braden Community Center, the Fort Braden Recreation Center, the Woodville Branch Library and the Public Safety Complex to name a few. Jane was the first Leon County Commissioner to become certified by the Florida Association of Counties, and she continued taking their advanced courses while a Commissioner. When Jane served as Chairman of the Leon County Board of Commissioners she was known for her quiet way of “reason and wisdom.” Jane also served 32 years in the Leon County Clerk of Circuit Courts, working for Paul Hartsfield, who appointed her Deputy Clerk for the Statewide Grand Jury for Florida. Not many stories were told, but the few she spoke about were material movies are made from. Jane also served two years with the State Attorney’s Office. Jane is preceded by her parents Woodrow and Mary Grissett and a brother-in-law, Buck Hatcher, who welcomed her home. Jane leaves behind a loving husband of 56 years, Marvin, who cared for her every single day throughout her illness; a son David Sauls (Cathy); a daughter Lisa Boles (Brad); precious grandchildren Ryan and Caitlen Boles and Morgan Sauls; a sister, Floretia Hatcher, an uncle, GC Stanaland, nieces, nephew, and many close friends. Jane will be mourned by many people who loved and respected her. Visitation will be held Saturday, February 17, 2018, at Bevis Funeral Home located at 200 John Knox Road, Tallahassee, FL 32303, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A memorial service celebrating Jane’s life will be Sunday, February 18, 2018, at Generations Church, 3080 West Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, FL 32304 at 2:00 p.m. Rocky Bevis of Bevis Funeral Home in Tallahassee (850 385-2193) is assisting the Sauls Family with their arrangements.

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Jane G. Sauls

August 18, 1943 - February 15, 2018