Jana Louise Worley was born December 25, 1929 to Robert and Beulah (Y’Deen) Hughes in rural Decatur, Nebraska. She passed away August 20, 2017 at Sunrise Retirement Community in Sioux City, Iowa with her husband, Putsy and her son, Jim at her side.

Jana was the oldest of five girls, with sisters Roberta, Madeline, Betty and Ilene. She grew up in the northern part of Decatur and attended Decatur Public School, where she graduated in 1947. Jana helped raise her sisters, assisted her mom in running a cream station and eventually worked for many years at Citizens State Bank in Decatur. She was known for her ability with numbers and her exceptional penmanship.

Jana met Boyd “Putsy” Worley while they were in High School and they married September 14, 1948. Jana and Putsy operated a farm North of Decatur. They had three sons; Bob, Jim and Jerry. Jana and Putsy taught their sons how to treat others and the value of work. There were some poor crop years at the farm, but they always made ends meet because of their willingness to work and sacrifice. They enjoyed participating in their sons’ lives and loved attending their school and sports events.

Jana was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church and President and Treasurer of Lutheran Ladies Aid. She was President of VFW Women’s Auxiliary and served on the Decatur Schools Board of Education. Jana was a good citizen and was always willing to help and lead, if necessary.

Jana especially loved Christmas, not because it was her birthday, but because of the special feeling of giving and the love and fellowship that followed the season. Jana loved giving gifts, but also loved receiving them. She especially loved the jewelry she received from her sons, grandchildren and later, her great grandchildren. She always received a midnight phone call from her dear friend Jerri Piere, being the first one to wish her a Happy Birthday.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Roberta; son, Jerry.

She is survived by her husband, Boyd; sons, Bob Worley of Elkhorn, NE, Jim (Diane) Worley of Sioux City; grandchildren, Kerry Worley of Elkhorn, Kristi (Bryce) Lander of Moville, IA, Rachel (Casey) Vande Kop of Sergeant Bluff, IA; great grandchildren, Hailey, Taylor and Luke Lander, Mason and Nolan Vande Kop; step granddaughters, Sarah LeMoine of Sioux City, IA; Amber (Joe) Agrimson of Dakota Dunes, SD; step great grandchildren, Paisley, Sage, Nora and Briella Agrimson, Kianna and Brayden Hudspeth; many nieces and nephews, and a host of friends.

Jana's family would like to say a special thank you to the Hospice of Siouxland for their care and support, and to the care giving team at Sunrise Retirement Community.