Jane Bateman

Lelia Jane (Layman) Bateman, 89, of Waynesboro passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at the Shenandoah Nursing Home and Rehab. She was born in Waynesboro on July 1, 1927, a daughter of the late Earl G. and Hallie C. (Hughson) Layman.

Jane worked as a successful realtor for over 25 years and actively served on the Board of Realtors. She retired as a realtor with Montague Miller and Company. Jane was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Waynesboro.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Doyle O. Bateman; siblings, Eugene L. Layman and Earlene “Mickey” Eheart; nephews, Steven Eheart and Benjamin “Spike” Eheart.

Survivors include her nieces, Karla (Layman) Campbell and her husband, Lanny and Patricia M. Knous; nephew, Kendall S. Layman and wife, April; special friend, Kay Liming, all of Waynesboro.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 13, 2017 at the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes with Rev. Jerry Steele officiating. A private burial will follow at Augusta Memorial Park.

Active Pallbearers will be Kendall Layman, Chris Layman, Matt Layman, Kent Hite, Sam Argenbright and Eric Argenbright.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jane’s memory to the Waynesboro First Aid Crew, Attn: Konnie Fisher, 201 W Broad St. Waynesboro Virginia 22980, or the charity of your choice.

The family wishes to express a heartfelt thank you to the staff at the Shenandoah Nursing Home and Rehab for their loving care of Jane.

Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com