Jean Marvelle Kyle

JEAN PAINTER KYLESTAUNTON, VA..Jean (Painter) Kyle, 87, of Staunton passed away December 25, 2015 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. She was born on January 30, 1928, in Staunton, Virginia, the daughter of the late Kemper Coleman Painter and Helen Marvelle McCauley Painter.Jean was a graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Staunton. She was a long time member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church, and participated in the adult Sunday school class. She enjoyed reading, and had a keen interest in genealogy. Not only was she interested in the history of her ancestors, but she also kept abreast of current events both locally and around the world. Most of all, she loved her family. Her four grandsons were especially dear to her heart. No matter if near or far away, she was always interested in what was happening in their lives, giving encouragement and support in any way she could. They all lovingly called her, "Gram".She is survived by her loving husband of 67 years, William Kenneth Kyle. The two married on October 16, 1948. The family includes a daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl Coleman (Kyle) and Robert Wilbur "Bokey" Wright of Staunton; a son and daughter-in-law, William "Bill" Kenneth Kyle, Jr., and Sue Allyson (Resler) Kyle of Crozet, VA; one sister and brother-in-law, Nancy Belle (Painter) and Henry William McCray of Richmond, VA; and four grandsons, Matthew Blair Phillips, Brian Anderson Kyle, William Jeffrey Kyle, and Gregory Coleman Kyle.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death yb her two brothers, Earle Weldon Painter and Jack Coleman Painter.The family will receive visitors from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Henry Funeral Home, Staunton. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church on 2000 Shutterlee Mill Road, Staunton, VA. Condolences may be sent to the family online @ www.henryfuneralhome.net