Jane Ellen Dumire

July 6, 1929 - May 1, 2018

Jane Ellen Dumire, age 88 years, a resident of Elkins, passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018 in the Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center. She was born July 6, 1929 in Elkins a daughter of the late Asa Dumire and the late Lillian Poe Dumire. Miss Dumire was a graduate of Elkins High School and Bethany College. She began her teaching career in Northern Virginia, taught English at East Fairmont High School and retired as an instructor in the Journalism Department at Fairmont State College. She was an active member of the First Church of Christ in Elkins prior to her illness. Surviving is a close friend, Kay Keesee and her “special nieces” Kimberly Johnson and Crystal White. Friends may call from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm Saturday from the funeral home chapel with Preaching Minister Jason Brandon officiating. Interment will follow in the Maplewood Cemetery. Appreciation is extended to the staff of Elkins Rehabilitation & Care Center for the quality care provided to Miss Dumire for many years. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Jane Ellen Dumire. Condolences may be expressed at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.