Jayne Ann Chaney of Elkville

Jayne Ann Chaney, age 67, of Elkville, passed away at 5:20 p.m. on Thursday, April 22, 2021, following a brave and courageous battle with cancer.

Jayne was born in Rockford, Illinois on Oct. 4, 1953, the daughter of Betty Jane (Davis) and James "Jim" W. Ray II. She married Jarrell Chaney in Marion, Illinois on July 15, 1990, and he preceded her in death on May 28, 2006.

Jayne proudly served her country in the United States Army.

Survivors include her son, James Bunton (Casey Vanbuskirk) of Benton; daughters Elizabeth Yates of Carbondale and Kristy Allen Steely of Carbondale; grandchildren, Johnathan Bunton of Forsythe, Draven Bunton of Carbondale, Madison Bunton of Carbondale, Autum Bunton of Decatur and Jack Yates Jr. of Carbondale; brother, Timothy Ray of Dowell; and her sister, Barb Ray of Lanchester, South Carolina.

Jayne was preceded in death by her parents; husband; an infant sister, Ruthie Ray; and a brother, William Ray.

Cremation rites will be accorded through Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home in Du Quoin. No services will be held at this time.

In honor of Jayne's veteran status, a retired American flag will accompany her during cremation where the flag will serve one last patriotic duty for this heroic veteran. The family will be presented a beautifully framed star swatch from this same flag.

Maxton-Rosado Funeral Home in Du Quoin is honored to assist the family with final arrangements. Call (618) 542-2020 or visit www.maxtonrosado.com for more information or to leave an online condolence.