Deputy Jailer Jane Alice Ash

Jane Alice Ash

Deputy Jailer Jane Ash died from complications as the result of contracting COVID-19 during an exposure while on duty at the Effingham County Jail.

Deputy Ash had served with the Effingham County Sheriff's Office for two years. She is survived by her son and grandchildren.

Beginning in early 2020, due to the requirements of their job, thousands of law enforcement officers and other first responders throughout the United States contracted COVID-19 during the worldwide pandemic. Hundreds of law enforcement officers died from medical complications as a result of contracting the virus while remaining on duty and interacting with the community.