Mrs. Sara Jane "Janie" Ebner, 73, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024. She was born on May 1, 1951, the daughter of the late Oliver Peters and Sara Nell Crow Peters.

Janie devoted 15 years of her life to serving as an Administrative Assistant at the Georgia Bureau of Investigations. In addition to her professional duties, she selflessly volunteered as a youth coach and took a leading role in organizing women's groups at Mt. Carmel Church. During her free time, she found great joy in exploring new destinations through travel and creating cherished memories with her beloved grandchildren. Her presence will be deeply missed by all those who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.

In addition to her parents, Janie was preceded in death by her daughter, Rebecca McLendon; sister, Susan Watts; and brothers, Oliver Peters and Phil Peters.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband, John Ebner; children, Patrick McLendon, Andria & Tim Evans, Keith & Tiffany Ebner, and John & Melissa Ebner; grandchildren, Jacob, Anna, Jared, Laura, Bryan, John H., and Brynlee; brother, Jonathan Peters; sisters-in-law, Sherry Peters, Carman Peters, and Judy Hopkins; and a number of nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held to honor and celebrate Janie's life on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 2:00 PM from the Chapel of Martin & Hightower Funeral Home, with Min. Dan Garrett, Bro. Robbie Hudson, and Bro. Jeff Peters officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 1:00 PM until the hour of service.

Condolence messages can be sent to the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.