Jane Virginia Hazzard, 55, of Blythewood, died on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Born in Georgetown, SC, on December 24, 1968, she was a daughter of Barbara Bourne Shives, William W. Shives and the late John P. Hazzard, IV.

Jane earned a bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina and went on to model both regionally and internationally. Her modeling work took her from Columbia, to Charlotte, Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Milan and Tokyo and commonly featured her in magazines and newspapers. She was an avid animal lover, Gamecock Athletics fan and Aunt to her beloved nephew and niece. Jane was a film and theater enthusiast and enjoyed spending time with her family.

Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William W. "Bill" Shives; sister, Gayle L. Hazzard; brother, John P. Hazzard, V (Sara); nephew and niece, John Potter Hazzard, VI and Alexandra "Ali" Hazzard; as well as uncle, Ben Bourne (Carolyn); and numerous cousins.

The funeral service for Jane will be held at 2 o'clock, Friday, November 29th, at Shives Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, 5202 Colonial Drive, Columbia, with the Rev. Scott Smoak officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the funeral home beginning at 1 o'clock.

Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.