Mrs. Jane Caldwell Reid, 58, of Cornelius passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, from complications of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease), a challenge she accepted daily with dignity and grace.  Jane will always be remembered for her strong faith, her gentle kindness, her eager willingness to help others, her love for her family and friends, and her courageous ability to embrace and “accept the things she could not change” with a steadfast positive attitude.  

Jane was born August 28, 1951 in Mooresville , NC , daughter of the late William Paul and the late Sarah Sherrill Caldwell.  Jane grew up in Cornelius and attended North Mecklenburg area schools.  She attended Eastern Carolina University in Greenville , North Carolina .  She worked in Boone , NC , Monroe , NC , and Davidson , NC in various administrative jobs where she excelled and gained many friends. 

Jane was a lifetime member of Mt. Zion Methodist Church in Cornelius , NC .  One of her favorite ministries was the Appalachian Ministry Magical Mountain Christmas, where she and her family served the needy communities of West Virginia for many years.  Jane participated in many Bible Study groups; her favorite was Small Group who met weekly in her home until her death.  Anyone fortunate enough to know Jane shares the belief that her relationships with God, her family, and her many friends were most important to her.

After a courtship that began in high school, Jane married her best friend and love of her life, Wayne Reid, in July of 1971.  Together they established a home filled with love and three children.  Jane is survived by her husband, Wayne; her daughters Ann Reid Ballew

and husband, Scott of Huntersville , NC ; Katy Reid and her fiancé, Justin King of Charlotte , NC ; and her son Sam of the home and Eastern Carolina University .  Her two

Granddaughters, Lauren and Kaylie Ballew were the light of Jane’s life and brought “Nana” much happiness. 

Jane is also survived by Alice Caldwell of Cornelius, Harry and Carol Reid of Cornelius, Winston and Nancy Reid of Augusta, Georgia, Randall Brown of Huntersville, Tom and Jackie Brinksneader of Boonville, Indiana, Doug and Evadeen Vick of Gatlinburg, Tennessee, nephews and nieces from four states, additional extended family members, and a host of  friends. In addition to her parents, Jane was preceded in death by her brother, Samuel Caldwell. 

A service to celebrate Jane’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, March 12, 2010, at Mt. Zion Methodist Church , 19600 Zion Street , Cornelius , North Carolina .  Friends may visit the family following the service.  Interment will be at a later date.   

The Angel Wings Mission was formed to assist Jane in the many physical challenges she faced.  Every team member whether they knew Jane personally or not will attest to the fact that Jane returned more to them through her grateful heart and positive gentle spirit than they were able to give her.  This mission also helps others in the community.    

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Angel Wings Mission, C/O Mt. Zion Methodist Church , 19600 Zion Street , Cornelius , North Carolina 28031.

Arrangements are in the care of Raymer Funeral Home, Huntersville ,

North Carolina .