Jane G. Deavers

by Contributor | March 20, 2026 10:47 am

FULTON – Jane G. Deavers, 94, of Fulton, New York formerly of Virginia passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026. She was born June 16, 1931, in Mineral, Virginia to Frank and Elsie Webb Towsey. Jane distinguished herself through a remarkable career at what is now Verizon Telephone Company, where she rose from an Operator to become the first woman to hold a second-level supervisory position in the state of Virginia—an achievement of which she was deeply proud. Jane resided in Virginia until 2003 when she moved to Fulton to be close to her grandchildren who were very special to her.  Her southern charm and outgoing personality brought joy to those around her.

She is survived by her son, Roger Lee (Nancy) Deavers of Fulton; her grandson, Nathan Deavers of Falls Church, VA; her granddaughter, Amanda (Anthony) Brienza of Liverpool, NY; her sister, Betty Tiches of Colonial Beach, VA; one niece and one nephew. In addition to her parents, Jane was predeceased by her husband Arthur Lee Deavers, and her brother Frank Towsey, Jr.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, March 23, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Brown Funeral Home, 21 Flood Drive, Fulton. There will be a celebration of life beginning at 5 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Mimi’s in Fulton.  Burial will take place at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Front Royal, Virginia. Contributions in Jane’s memory may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 1100 East Genesee St., Syracuse, NY 13210 or online at  www.rmhcny.org[1]. Condolences for the family may be shared at www.brownfuneralhomefulton.com.

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