Jalna Joyce

(Hutchins) Lang

Jalna Joyce (Hutchins) Lang, 90, of Kingwood, Texas, passed away Friday, October 30, 2026, at Tarina of Kingwood in Kingwood, Texas.

Jalna was born July 12, 1936, in Kendallville, Indiana, to Myron C. and Beverly (Berhalter) Hutchins.

She graduated from Kendallville High School in 1954 and went on to graduate from National College of Education in 1959. She devoted part of her life to education, working as an elementary school teacher.

Jalna was a member of Kingwood United Methodist Church in Kingwood, Texas. She enjoyed reading and had a special love for animals. In her later years, she found great enjoyment in caring for other people's horses and dogs, sharing her kindness and compassion with the animals she loved.

She is survived by her daughter, Leslie Lang of Kingwood, Texas; her son and daughter-in-law, Todd and Oletha Lang of Anthem, Arizona; two grandchildren, Zoe Lang and Zachary Lang; a niece, Stacy (Ed) Stump of Kimmell, Indiana; and a nephew, Scott (Deb) Hutchins of Kendallville, Indiana.

She was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, John B. and Sherry Hutchins.

Jalna will be remembered by her family and loved ones for her love of reading, her compassion for animals, and the many ways she touched the lives of those around her. Her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Graveside services will be Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 3 p.m. at Lake View Cemetery in Kendallville, Indiana, with Pastor Ben Brown officiating.

Memorials may be directed to the Humane Society of Noble County, 1305 Sherman Street, Kendallville, IN 46755.

Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville is assisting the family with arrangements.

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