Kristen Michelle Jayne, 25, formerly of Edinburg, VA, died peacefully February 23, 2023, at the home of Gary & Denise Webb in Waynesboro, VA under the care of Augusta Health Hospice of the Shenandoah.

Kristen, the second of five children, is survived by her parents, Michael & Esther Jayne, siblings Sarah (fiancé Riley Annabel), David, Julia & Emily Jayne, "brother" & cousin Tylar Jayne, dear cousins Sullivan & Sophia Jayne, Annika & Lauren Jayne, and Hayden & Ethan Chrisp. Also survived by grandparents Charles (Lynn) & Esther Jayne, uncles and aunts Douglas Miles, Doug & Anita Chrisp, Stephen, Stephanie, David & Laurie, Rob & Christa, Garrett, Christopher, and Rachel Jayne. She also leaves behind honorary parents Gary & Denise Webb and many other dear relatives,friends, & co-workers. She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents, Ralph & Marjorie Miles.

Born in Rockville, MD on October 17, 1997, Kristen moved with her family to the Shenandoah Valley when she was 2 ½. She attended schools in Woodstock, VA and graduated from Central High School in 2016. After graduating, she worked briefly helping family electricians.

Kristen chose to serve God at a young age and was later called to serve in the ministry. She began in the ministry in July 2017 and labored in Virginia and Pennsylvania. After a diagnosis of Glioblastoma (brain cancer) in 2019, she chose to have treatments at UVA. Kristen continued to give herself fully to doing what she could and was faithful to the end of her days on earth. Her courage and sacrifice have been an inspiration to many. Above all, she had a love for God, which inspired a deep love for people and their souls.

Kristen enjoyed the outdoors, children, music, games, and a good laugh. She was able to keep her sense of humor to the end.

The thoughts, care and acts of kindness toward Kristen and her family, especially during these last years, are too many to count. Kristen's family and coworkers want to thank every person who has cared about her, with deep appreciation from the bottom of their hearts.

A visitation will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday March 4, 2023 at Waynesboro High School Auditorium with the Funeral Service following at 1:00 p.m. with interment at Augusta Memorial Park.

Condolences to the family can be made at mcdowfuneralhomeinc.com.