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Jane Painter Obituary
February 20, 1936 - October 28, 2024
Jane Whitfield Painter of Salem, VA, died October 28, 2024. She was born February 20, 1936, in Pearisburg, VA, to the late Bessie Charlton Painter and George Whitfield Painter.
She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Salem, VA, member of Alpha Delta Kappa since 1962, and serving as regional and international President.
Jane taught at Andrew Lewis and Salem High Schools for 36 years. Jane graduated from Pearisburg High School and James Madison University, receiving her BS in education and her Master's in education from Radford University.
She is survived by cousins, Larry Dillon and Robert R. Dillon, and many friends.
The family will receive friends at Lotz Funeral Home in Salem on October 31, 2024, from 9:30 to 10 a.m. A memorial service will follow at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Lotz Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Houff and Pastor Alan Combs officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Salem Food Pantry or First United Methodist Church, Youth Missions, 125 W. Main Street, Salem, VA 24153.
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Donna Law c/o 1976
November 6, 2024
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Janie White McDaniel
November 1, 2024
Jane Painter was also my Gym Teacher at Andrew Lewis High School. She was my favorite because I loved gym and sports. Jane was also my neighbor for 33 years. She used to take care of my poodle Lucy when I had to travel for work. She would walk over for a short visit real often just to see how I was doing. I didn´t see her much in the past few years after I moved but I will always remember what a nice and fun person she was. She had great Holiday get togethers too. She will be missed. RIP Jane.
Judith Cross Painter
October 31, 2024
I loved having her as a teacher. But my favorite memory was during driver's ed - she had me drive onto I-81 (back when it wasn't too bad). Her only advice - drive faster!!!
Jody M. Randolph
October 31, 2024
My Condolences to the Family and Friends.
Ms. Painter was always cool with me and I'm glad to have had her as one of my favorite teachers. Rest Well now.
Mary Ed Williams
October 30, 2024
Miss Painter was my gym teacher and instructor at Andrew Lewis and Sigma Kappa sister at Madison. I was scared to death of her but came to realize she was a lovely person.
Patti Savage (Copeland)
October 30, 2024
She was a great mentor for me. Enjoyed being one of her gym assistants when I was a senior and it was an honor to be on her basketball team!
Kathy H
October 30, 2024
One of my favorite teachers!!!!
Rhonda Helvey Pendleton
October 30, 2024
I was just a young girl in 8th grade when my 48 year old Daddy died suddenly from a heart attack. Miss Painter took me under her wing and helped me all the way through high school. She always wanted to know how I was doing. I appreciated her so much, impacted my life. RIP
Donna Eck Weeks
October 30, 2024
She was my gym teacher at ALHS
Bev Coleman
October 30, 2024
Ms. Painter was my basketball coach in high school, at Andrew Lewis. We always had so much fun as a team and Ms. Painter was always so patient and always seemed to know that this was a very important time in our lives. She enthusiastically invited my mother to come to games, as I seemed to play even better when Mother was there. I saw Ms. Painter many times in her retirement years, at Salem events and sometimes in Roanoke. I will never forget her and will I miss her.
Bev Coleman
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