Remembering Jane Williams Wortman

Jane Wortman, age 90, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021, at Blue Ridge Hospice Hospital after battling heart disease and a short but aggressive fight with cancer.

Wortman was born on December 17, 1930, in Henderson, North Carolina. She joins her husband, Wilbur (W.J.) in heaven. Jane and W.J. were married 68 years and raised a loving family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Emory and Thelma Scoggin Williams; a half sister, Betty Taylor; and two brothers, Jack and Bill Williams. Jane is survived by four children: Debbie Carter (Richard) of Berryville, Va.; Sandy Bruner (Roy) of Hamilton, Va.; Kim Adams (Dave) of Philomont, Va; and Scott Wortman of Alexandria, Va. Wortman is also survived by four grandchildren, Michele Normoyle (Bob) of Dickerson, Md.; Erin Bruner of Atlanta, Ga.; James Bruner (Emily) of Charles Town, W.Va.; and Chloe Adams of Philomont, Va., nine great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.   

Wortman moved to Loudoun Heights, Virginia, affectionately known as ‘Between the Hills,’ after World War II and married her life-long love, W.J., in 1948. They were a part of the Valley community for over 68 years.

After raising four children, Wortman returned to the workforce and found her calling as the Activities Director at the Loudoun Long Term Care Nursing Center, in Leesburg, Va.—a role she kept for 20 years, before retiring.

She cared deeply for the residents and her co-workers and the feeling was mutual—they loved her dearly. After retiring, Wortman enjoyed traveling, spending time with family and friends, and participating in community activities in the Valley.

Following her husband W.J.’s death in 2016, she moved to Mary Hardesty House, a senior living apartment, in Berryville.  Wortman, a social butterfly, quickly made new friends with fellow residents. While there, she enjoyed bible study, card games, reading, and book clubs.

Wortman loved the Lord and her church families, Ebenezer United Methodist Church and Duncan Memorial UMC. She made it her life-long ministry to serve others, and care for those in need. She was truly a servant of the Lord and lived her life by His example. 

Jane Wortman, age 90, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021, at Blue Ridge Hospice Hospital, after battling heart disease and a short but aggressive fight with cancer.

Wortman was born on December 17, 1930, in Henderson, North Carolina. She joins her husband, Wilbur (W.J.) in heaven. Jane and W.J. were married 68 years and raised a loving family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Emory and Thelma Scoggin Williams; a half sister, Betty Taylor; and two brothers, Jack and Bill Williams. Jane is survived by four children: Debbie Carter (Richard) of Berryville, Va.; Sandy Bruner (Roy) of Hamilton, Va.; Kim Adams (Dave) of Philomont, Va; and Scott Wortman of Alexandria, Va. Wortman is also survived by four grandchildren, Michele Normoyle (Bob) of Dickerson, Md.; Erin Bruner of Atlanta, Ga.; James Bruner (Emily) of Charles Town, W.Va.; and Chloe Adams of Philomont, Va., nine great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.   

Wortman moved to Loudoun Heights, Virginia, affectionately known as ‘Between the Hills,’ after World War II and married her life-long love, W.J., in 1948. They were a part of the Valley community for over 68 years.

After raising four children, Wortman returned to the workforce and found her calling as the Activities Director at the Loudoun Long Term Care Nursing Center, in Leesburg, Va.—a role she kept for 20 years, before retiring.

She cared deeply for the residents and her co-workers and the feeling was mutual—they loved her dearly. After retiring, Wortman enjoyed traveling, spending time with family and friends, and participating in community activities in the Valley.

Following her husband W.J.’s death in 2016, she moved to Mary Hardesty House, a senior living apartment, in Berryville.  Wortman, a social butterfly, quickly made new friends with fellow residents. While there, she enjoyed bible study, card games, reading, and book clubs.

Wortman loved the Lord and her church families, Ebenezer United Methodist Church and Duncan Memorial UMC. She made it her life-long ministry to serve others, and care for those in need. She was truly a servant of the Lord and lived her life by His example.