Claudia Jean Wheelin Lane,76, of Douglasville, Georgia, formerly of Augusta, died June 19, 2026 in Douglasville following an extended illness. Born in Austin, Minnesota, she was the daughter of the late Colonel and Mrs. Thomas J. Wheelin of Martinez, Georgia.

She was married for 40 years to the late Michael Lane, also of Augusta, GA. She was pre deceased by her brother, US Naval commander Thomas K. Wheelin (Judith), Virginia Beach, VA, and her sister, Maureen E. Wheelin, Conyers, GA.

Other siblings include Marian Wheelin Cheek Bateman (Charles), Kathleen Anne Wheelin, Christopher Paul Wheelin (Mary Anne), all of Evans, GA., and her sister, Mary Susan Wheelin Shehata, Villa Rica, her caretaker of several years. She is also survived by a number of nieces and nephews. A Catholic, she and her late husband, spent a number of years volunteering at a local church in Douglasville assisting those with drug abuse issues. While living in Augusta, she worked as the circulation director for The Augusta Chronicle. In Douglasville, she worked for the Douglas County Magistrate Court as Chief Deputy Clerk from 2005 to 2019.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Hightower's Memorial Chapel in Douglasville.

You may share your thoughts and condolences online at www.hightowersmemorial.com.

Hightower's Memorial Chapel of Douglasville has charge of the arrangements.