Mrs. Dora Jane Jennings Ring, age 96 Elkin, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2011 at Heritage Healthcare in Elkin. She was born August 5, 1914 in Carroll County, VA. to Alexander and Nora Burnette Jennings. Mrs. Ring was a loving mother and grandmother and was a faithful member of Cliffview Church of God and attended Central Full Gospel Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Ring; son, Jim Lineberry; brothers, Jack Jennings and Henry Jennings; and sisters Cora Bond, Alice Jennings, and Lucy Ring. Survivors include: daughters Irene Jennings of High Point and Wilma Funk of Elkin; son, Richard Lineberry and his wife Mary Lee of Elkin; 9 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren, 1 great-great-great grandchild, and two special nieces Gaynell Dillon and Betty Jean Williams. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 7, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Elkin Funeral Service Chapel. Burial will follow in Pleasant View Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will accept flowers or memorials may be made to an organization of one's choice. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of Heritage Healthcare of Elkin for the loving care given to Mrs. Ring during her illness.