Jane Ellen Roop

Jane Roop, 71, wife, mother, and proud Mom-Mom passed away unexpectedly surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Fairfax Hospital. She adored her family, and was adored by them. Jane is survived by her beloved husband Charlie of nearly 53 years and her loving children Heather Fulford and her husband Andrew, Michael Roop and his wife Raina, as well as her treasured grandsons Payton Fulford, Chase Fulford, and Mason Roop. She is also survived by brothers Alfred Derosier and John Derosier. Jane was an 'Army-brat' who was born at Fort Knox, Kentucky and lived on several CONUS military posts as well as in Hawaii, but moved to the small town of Perryville, Maryland, her mother's home town, after her father retired. It was in Perryville by chance in 1968 in a fast food restaurant that she met Charlie, the love of her life -- and she was most definitely the love of Charlie's life. They married on Independence Day July 4, 1970, and enjoyed many travel adventures together via Charlie's initial military and follow-on Department of Defense civilian positions with stops in New Jersey, Maryland, Arizona, Southern California where daughter Heather was born, Washington state, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, and finally settled in Northern Virginia where son Michael was born. Jane loved to travel and she and Charlie continued to do so regularly after they settled in Virginia. Several of her favorite, regular stops were Las Vegas, Southern California, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast. More than anything Jane loved her family. She was a devoted wife and best friend to her husband Charlie and absolutely loved being near both kids and all three grandsons. She especially loved celebrating birthdays and family holidays with them at her home. It's impossible to measure how much Jane will be missed by her family and her many, many friends but her memories will forever be a blessing.