Obituary
Betty Joann
Brumfield Napier
(March 1, 1933 - March 2, 2020)
Betty Joann (Brumfield) Napier, age
87, of Huntington, WV, passed away the morning of Monday, March 2, 2020,
peacefully surrounded by family. She was born March 1, 1933 to parents Earl
and Sadie (Overby) Brumfield. Betty spent her life joyfully serving others
as a cook, a pastry chef, and, for over 40 years, as the First Lady of
Philadelphia United Baptist Church (where she was a church member for 66
years). At Philadelphia United, Betty spent years organizing Mother’s Day
brunches, directing Christmas Plays, and providing vast amounts of food for
church dinners. She was known for her love of church and for her famous
cooking and baking. Betty was preceded in death by her parents and 9
siblings. She is survived by her sweetheart and husband of 70 years, Don
Napier, her five children and their spouses: daughter Linda (Napier) and
husband Robert Jack, daughter Glenda (Napier) and husband Edward Jack, son
Don and wife Robin Napier, daughter Junetta (Napier) and husband Roy Bias,
daughter Tina (Napier) and husband Tony Hazlett, her 13 grandchildren, 27
great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren with one more on the
way. Betty was known for her beautiful smile and her love for children. She
didn’t meet a person to whom she didn’t offer a smile, a compliment, or an
invitation to church. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved
her. Services for Betty will be held Thursday, March 5th at Philadelphia
United Baptist Church. Viewing and Visitation will occur 12:00pm – 2:00pm,
with the Funeral to follow directly. Burial will occur thereafter at
Harveytown Cemetery. Flowers, donations, and condolences may be offered at
the church: 1224 Beech Fork Road, Lavalette, WV, 25535. Reger Funeral Home,
Huntington is assisting the family with arrangements.
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