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Jane Compton

May 11, 1938 — October 11, 2011

Jane Compton

Jane Orchard Compton, 73, of Beeville, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011. Mrs. Compton was born May 11, 1938, in Bryan to Virginia Howard and John Malcolm Orchard. She received a master's degree in art and English and was a retired teacher and noted artist, winning several awards for he paintings. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and was a charity volunteer for Bee MHMR, Literacy Council and the Beeville Vineyard. She especially made sure that children received her handmade crafts and blankets. She was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia Howard Trlica; her father, John Malcolm Orchard; and a brother, Joseph William Orchard. Survivors include her sons, Jack R. (Laura) Compton of San Antonio and John W. Compton of Portland; a brother, John H. Orchard of Beeville; two grandsons, Eric W. Snyder and Phillip S. Teitel; and three great-granddaughters. The funeral service will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. at Galloway & Sons chapel with Rev. Vivian Woods officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John W. Compton, Steve Orchard, Johnny Orchard, Jack R. Compton, Keith Orchard and Eric Snyder. Memorial donations may be made to South Texas Children's Home, P.O. Box 1210, Beeville, TX, 78104. Galloway & Sons Funeral Home Read more: mySouTex.com - Jane Orchard Compton

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