Jane Beale Obituary Jane Humphrey Beale July 29, 1929 - September 9, 2013 Franklin- Jane Ellen Humphrey Beale, 84, passed away at her home with her loving family by her side on September 9, 2013. Born in Richmond and raised in Huntington, WV, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Edwin Jacob Humphrey, Jr. and Jennie King Humphrey. From 1948 to 1974, Jane lived in Suffolk where she was an active member and Sunday school teacher at West End Baptist Church. She was past president of Suffolk PTA s, past president of Louise Obici Hospital Auxiliary, a member of the Junior Volunteer Service Corps and a scout leader. In 1974 she moved to Franklin where she was twice President of the Franklin Garden Club and held numerous positions with the Garden Club of Virginia including past Chairman of the Board of Governors and Annual Meetings, Parliamentarian and Editor of the Register and State Chairman of Public Relations. Jane won numerous awards in garden shows, served as a judge and was often sought after as a guest lecturer throughout the state. Survivors include her husband, Leland E. Beale, Jr.; daughter, Catherine "Kay" P. Lawson (George) of Richmond; sons, James "Jim" R. Pond, Jr. (Kathy) of Chesapeake and Leland "Lea" E. Beale, III (Jamie) of Poquoson; granddaughters, Jennie Katherine Pond of Chesapeake and Jordan Alyssa Conway of Poquoson; grandsons, George "Tripp" H. Lawson, III (Christine) of Richmond, Edwin K. Lawson of Arlington, Leland E. Beale, IV, Charles Lear Beale and Hunter Andrew Beale, all of Poquoson; great-grandson, Tate Edward Lawson of Richmond; sister, Kay H. Pancake of Huntington, WV; brother, Dr. Edwin J. Humphrey, III of Largo, FL and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 4 PM Saturday, September 14, 2013, at Wright Funeral Home, 206 West Fourth Avenue, Franklin, VA with the Rev. James H. Hyatt, Jr. officiating. Interment will be private in Huntington, WV. Memorials may be made in Jane s name to West End Baptist Church, 501 W. Washington St., Suffolk, VA 23434, the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. www.wrightfuneralhome.org. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2232334 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/jane-beale-obituary?id16374233 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/jane-humphrey-beale-franklin-va/ 4) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/leland-e-beale-franklin-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Jane Ellen Humphrey Beale, 84, died 9 September 2013. Born 29 July 1929 in Richmond, she lived in Suffolk and Franklin. She was active in church, PTAs, hospital auxiliary, and garden clubs. Jane won awards in garden shows and was a sought-after lecturer. She is survived by family. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A memorial service was held at 4 PM on 14 September 2013 at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin, VA, with Rev. James H. Hyatt, Jr. officiating. Private interment took place in Huntington, WV. Memorials could be made to West End Baptist Church, American Cancer Society, or a charity of choice. ### The Edited Obituary Jane Beale Obituary Jane Humphrey Beale 29 July 1929 - 9 September 2013 Franklin - Jane Ellen Humphrey Beale, 84, passed away at her home with her loving family by her side on 9 September 2013. Born in Richmond and raised in Huntington, WV, she was a daughter of the late Dr. Edwin Jacob Humphrey, Jr. and Jennie King Humphrey. From 1948 to 1974, Jane lived in Suffolk where she was an active member and Sunday school teacher at West End Baptist Church. She was past president of Suffolk PTAs, past president of Louise Obici Hospital Auxiliary, a member of the Junior Volunteer Service Corps and a scout leader. In 1974 she moved to Franklin where she was twice President of the Franklin Garden Club and held numerous positions with the Garden Club of Virginia including past Chairman of the Board of Governors and Annual Meetings, Parliamentarian and Editor of the Register and State Chairman of Public Relations. Jane won numerous awards in garden shows, served as a judge and was often sought after as a guest lecturer throughout the state. Survivors include her husband, Leland E. Beale, Jr.; daughter, Catherine "Kay" P. Lawson (George) of Richmond; sons, James "Jim" R. Pond, Jr. (Kathy) of Chesapeake and Leland "Lea" E. Beale, III (Jamie) of Poquoson; granddaughters, Jennie Katherine Pond of Chesapeake and Jordan Alyssa Conway of Poquoson; grandsons, George "Tripp" H. Lawson, III (Christine) of Richmond, Edwin K. Lawson of Arlington, Leland E. Beale, IV, Charles Lear Beale and Hunter Andrew Beale, all of Poquoson; great-grandson, Tate Edward Lawson of Richmond; sister, Kay H. Pancake of Huntington, WV; brother, Dr. Edwin J. Humphrey, III of Largo, FL and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 4 PM Saturday, 14 September 2013, at Wright Funeral Home, 206 West Fourth Avenue, Franklin, VA with the Rev. James H. Hyatt, Jr. officiating. Interment will be private in Huntington, WV. Memorials may be made in Jane's name to West End Baptist Church, 501 W. Washington St., Suffolk, VA 23434, the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice. www.wrightfuneralhome.org. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Jane Ellen Humphrey Beale | |---------|--------------------------------| | Age | 84 | | Birth | 29 July 1929; Richmond, VA | | Death | 9 September 2013; Franklin, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------------|---------------------|----------------| | Jane Ellen Humphrey Beale | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | Leland E. Beale, Jr. | Spouse | Unknown | | Dr. Edwin Jacob Humphrey, Jr. | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Jennie King Humphrey | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Catherine Kay P. Lawson | Child | Richmond | | James Jim R. Pond, Jr. | Child | Chesapeake | | Leland Lea E. Beale, III | Child | Poquoson | | Jennie Katherine Pond | Grandchild | Chesapeake | | Jordan Alyssa Conway | Grandchild | Poquoson | | George Tripp H. Lawson, III | Grandchild | Richmond | | Edwin K. Lawson | Grandchild | Arlington | | Leland E. Beale, IV | Grandchild | Poquoson | | Charles Lear Beale | Grandchild | Poquoson | | Hunter Andrew Beale | Grandchild | Poquoson | | Tate Edward Lawson | Great-grandchild | Richmond | | Kay H. Pancake | Sibling | Huntington, WV | | Dr. Edwin J. Humphrey, III | Sibling | Largo, FL | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Jane lived in Suffolk from 1948 to 1974. 2. She was an active member and Sunday school teacher at West End Baptist Church in Suffolk. 3. She served as past president of Suffolk PTAs. 4. Jane was past president of Louise Obici Hospital Auxiliary. 5. She was a member of the Junior Volunteer Service Corps. 6. Jane worked as a scout leader. 7. In 1974, she moved to Franklin. 8. She served twice as President of the Franklin Garden Club. 9. Jane held numerous positions with the Garden Club of Virginia, including: - Past Chairman of the Board of Governors and Annual Meetings - Parliamentarian - Editor of the Register - State Chairman of Public Relations 10. She won numerous awards in garden shows. 11. Jane served as a judge in garden shows. 12. She was often sought after as a guest lecturer throughout the state.