E. Jayne Wesley

Beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and teacher, E. Jayne Wesley passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, at Hospice House in Easton, MD, surrounded by her loving caregivers. Born on June 2, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Wilson D. and Elizabeth B. Wesley. As a young girl, Jayne was quite the daredevil on her bike, doing all kinds of acrobatics, and riding for miles over hill and dale. She began driving when she was seven years old, sitting on Grandpa Ike’s lap and steering his laundry truck as they made deliveries. Anyone who knew her knew of her love of good cars and her love of driving. She made it up and down those mountain roads around Meyersdale and Cumberland in the worst snowstorms. After graduating from Meyersdale High School, she was employed at G. C. Murphy in Meyersdale, PA, working her way up to become assistant manager of the store. However, she had a yearning to become a teacher, so in her twenties, she returned to school and earned both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Education at Frostburg University. She had further studies at both Penn State and Loyola College, focusing on Special Education. She had a gift for seeing the potential in her students and could help them to succeed in ways others did not think possible. She ended her career as Supervisor of Special Education in Allegany County, MD, a position she loved because she could reach even more students and help teachers become more effective in reaching this special group of young people. As Supervisor, she traveled all over the state for meetings and projects. Jayne enjoyed helping others through her churches and sororities. She attended Meyersdale United Methodist as a young girl, and then Cresaptown UMC when her family moved to Cumberland, MD. Later moving to Easton, MD, she attended Trappe UMC. She taught many Sunday School classes, worked on projects with the United Methodist Women, was Administrative Council Chairman, and Chairman of the Pastor Parrish Relations Committee. In high school, she joined a special group of friends to form the Omega Pi Delta sorority, and the “sisters” have remained close friends till this day. They all remember her for her keen sense of humor and her kindness. Jayne also was invited to join Alpha Delta Kappa, an honorary teachers sorority. She belonged to two chapters in Maryland, Phi in Cumberland, and Xi in Easton, serving in many positions, including President of both chapters. She was also active on the state level and enjoyed conventions and conferences where she renewed old friendships. Family meant everything to Jayne. She was big sister and other mother to Cathy, and loving aunt to Cathy’s daughters, Elizabeth Jayne and Sarah Nancy who affectionately called her JaJa. She took loving care of her mother from 1990 until 2010 after they moved to Easton. Some of her greatest joys came with times spent with Elizabeth’s children, Albert and Laura. What great fun we all had together over the years! Jayne is survived by her sister, Cathy, and brother-in-law John Sewell; her nieces and nephew-in-law, Elizabeth and Ken Myers, and Sarah Sewell; her great nephew and niece, Albert and Laura Myers; and several cousins and great cousins. The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to the entire staff and volunteers at Hospice House, especially, Melissa and Colby, for the excellent and loving care they provided, and to the caregivers from Home Instead, especially Jeannie, who visited and read good books to her. A Celebration of Life will be held at Trappe United Methodist Church, March 4 at 2 p.m. Interment will take place at the family’s convenience at Union Cemetery in Meyersdale, PA. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to Talbot Hospice, 586 Cynwood Dr, Easton, MD 21601, or Trappe United Methodist Church, PO Box 362, Trappe, MD 21673, in Jayne’s memory.

E. Jayne Wesley

June 2, 1934 - February 21, 2023