Esther Jane Causey, 82, of Mullins passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at Anderson Oaks Assisted Living in Little River. She was born on January 27, 1936, the daughter of the late William Thomas Edwards and the late Minnie Richardson Edwards.

One of fifteen children, Jane, along with her siblings, helped on the family farm through her youth and young adulthood. She was working at Anvil Knitwear when she discovered her love for flowers and decorating. She eventually worked as florist in the Mullins area. In 1980, she decided to resume her education and received her CNA license. She then took a position with Marion Memorial Hospital and also a residential caretaker for the elderly. Following her retirement, Jane enjoyed gardening, baking and spending time with friends and family. After the passing of her husband, Ed, she moved to Little River to be near her son and daughter-in-law and eventually joined the Anderson Oaks Assisted Living Family as her health declined.

In addition to her parents, Jane was predeceased by her husband, Edsel Causey; six brothers, Stacey, Lide, Earl, Bill, Bobby, and Buddy Edwards; four sisters, Juanita Norris, Letha Crawford, Maggie Cook, and Barbara Ann Edwards.

She is survived by her beloved son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Lisa Thompkins of Little River; a grandson, Johnathan Lane; two sisters, Helen Barfield of Marion and Hazel McKenzie of Mullins, special friends, Patricia Spivey of Little River and Doris Dimmery of Mullins.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 9, 2018 at Meares Funeral Home in Mullins and at other times at the home of Hazel McKenzie. Funeral services will follow the visitation at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the funeral home with Reverend Donald Conway officiating. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery.

An online guestbook is available at www.mearesfh.com.