Jane "Bertha" Wilson, 99 of Franklin, IN passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Otterbein Franklin Senior Life Community. She was born September 5, 1920 at Plymouth, IN to the late Oscar Eugene and Hazel Agnes (Unger) Morgan.

Jane had ten siblings; Norma Fillinger , Mary Ann Orr, Lloyd Morgan, Dick Morgan, Helen Robinson, Barbara Elliott (Jake), Daren Morgan (Dorothy), Stanley Morgan, Kay Smith, and Lois Evans.

She was preceded in death by; her husband, Ralph; parents; two toddler brothers; and siblings, Norma, Mary Ann, Lloyd, Dick, Stan, and Kay.

Jane is survived by; three children, Emily Hudson-Burch (Charlie), Judy Homsher (Bob), and Bill Wilson; five grandchildren, Charles Hudson ( Beckie ), Jennifer Lewis (Michael), Joe Wilson, Ralph Wilson (Lisa), and Robert Wilson (Christie); nine great-grandchildren, Zachary, Will, and Caleb Hudson, Ainsley Wilson, Evan, Alex, and Kailyn Wilson, and Gideon and Au rora Wilson.

Jane graduated from Lapaz High School in 1938. She moved to Indianapolis shortly after graduation and met her future husband while working at the Betsy Ross Café.

Jane was a matron at the Johnson County Jail for the two Sheriffs "Red" Worrick and Jack Means. She also worked as a nurse's aide at Turtle Creek Nursing Home.

As a widow in her early 50's she had never learned to drive a car. Seeing that as just another of life's challenges, she took lessons and obtained her driver's license. Encouraged, her next step was to enroll in the School of Practical Nursing (Indianapolis Public Schools). Following graduation in 1977 she began a career as an LPN at Greenwood Village South and remained there until she retired as a charge nurse some 15 years later.

When employment took her daughter Judy and husband Bob to Germany and England, Jane visited them several times. They were her guides to Germany, Austria, France (dinner in the Effel Tower), Italy (the Tivoli Fountain) and London (a stage play).Other enjoyable trips included Canada and Alaska, highlighted by horseback riding and fishing. She also snorkeled in the Cayman Islands at age 89. In earlier years she, Ralph and their children spent many fun summers fishing in Minnesota.

Jane attended Smith Valley Baptist Church and was a member of the White River Township Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary. She lived in the Smith Valley area for over 50 years.

Forest Lawn Funeral Home and Cemetery are honored to serve the family of Jane "Bertha" Wilson. There will be a service on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. with a visitation from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.forestlawncemetery-fh.com.