Jane Lamkin

SMYRNA — Jane Eagar Lamkin was the only child of Henry Harrison Eagar Jr. and Jen Henry Eagar. She was born in 1937 in Chattanooga, Tenn., and grew up on Lookout Mt, Ga. Her education included graduating from Girls Preparatory School in Chattanooga, and then the University of Georgia with a BA in 1959, where she was a member of Women's Student Government Cabinet, Pi Beta Phi Sorority and Mortar Board. She successfully obtained a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education from Georgia State University in 1970. Jane was an avid swimmer, participating in synchronized swimming in Dolphin Club at UGA and earning her Water Safety Certification in Brevard, Nc. She taught children how to swim for over 40 years and continued in swimming activities all of her life. Jane married William Lamkin in 1973 in Atlanta. They were fortunate to have traveled much of the world together, particularly through Bill's affiliation with the Friendship Force. Her career as an educator spanned over 40 years at The Galloway School, The Lovett School, Arbor Montessori School, and Casa Montessori School. She volunteered in many civic affairs in Metro Atlanta, including the Atlana international Musuem Board, the High Musuem Education Board, and the Smyrna Library Board, she also was a docent and docent emeritus at the High Museum of Art. A life long interest in art prompted her to share art appreciation with young children. In 1991, she wrote and published an art history curriculum series entitled, "We Meet The Artist." It has been used in several schools in Ga. Also, she was encouraged to edit and publish a book entitled, "WWII Memories of Parishioners of St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church", which included 22 memories. Jane maintained a lifelong interest in literature and founded two book groups. She participated in one for over 40 years. Her mother, father and husband predeceased her. She has one child, Jennifer Mills Davis (Russell); and two granddaughters, Whitney Davis Terrell (Chris) and Margaret Ellen Davis; step-children, include John Lamkin, Jean Lamkin, and Carol Holmes (David); Step-grandchildren, include Nick Locklear, Melissa Locklear, Adam Holmes, Paige Holmes, and Sarah Lamkin. To all, she was known as Lamma. Since 2009, Jane's Church affiliation has been Northside Drive Baptist Church where she served as a Deacon. Her nephew, Dr. James Lamkin is Senior Pastor of this Church. A memorial service will be held at Northside Drive Baptist Church, 3100 Northside Drive, Atlanta, GA 30305 on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019, beginning at 1 p.m. and followed by a reception at the church. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Northside Drive Baptist Church, Friends of the Smyrna Library, 100 Village Green Circle Smyrna, GA 30080, or to a charity of your choice. Internment with her family will follow later at Chattanooga Memorial Park, Chattanooga, Tn.