Jane Greenwood
February 9, 2021
Jane Greenwood, age 90, passed away quietly Tuesday, Feb. 9th in the presence of her sons. Jane was a lifetime resident of Portsmouth, VA. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School class of 47, and later received her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from MCV in Richmond. She was an RN at Maryview Hospital and later a nursing instructor and Director of curriculum development for the Chesapeake vocational education system. Jane regularly attended and taught Sunday school at Green Lakes Baptist Church when her children were growing up and attended Port Norfolk Baptist Church in her later years. Jane was a dedicated wife, mother and educator and also enjoyed sailing and gardening. Jane was preceded in death by her husband Thomas L. Greenwood and a brother, Fabian Tew, and her sister, Virginia Payne. She is survived by her sons Tom (Tania) and Bill (Tiffany) and six grandchildren, Riley, Lindsey, Danielle, Lindsey (Ryan), William, and Derek. Also surviving are one brother, James Lee Tew and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests considering a donation to the MCV Nursing Annual Fund, Box 843042, Richmond, VA 23284-3042. All services currently are private.
Jane Greenwood, age 90, passed away quietly Tuesday, Feb. 9th in the presence of her sons. Jane was a lifetime resident of Portsmouth, VA. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School class of 47, and later received her Bachelor’s degree... View Obituary & Service Information