SEWELL, Mrs. Jane Price, age 76, passed away on February 24, 2022, after a battle with brain cancer. She died at home surrounded by family. Jane is survived by her husband of 53 years, Stephen Sewell; daughters, Allison Bridges and Natalie Reddell; son-in-law, Lee Bridges; grandchildren, Schuyler Purdy, Cade Bridges and Ava Bridges; brother, Steve Price; sisters-in-law, Pam Price and Debbie Santini; and her nieces and nephew.

Jane was born in Gastonia, N.C. on February 18, 1946 to parents, Ralph and Virginia Price. She graduated from Frank L. Ashley High School in Gastonia, N.C. in 1964 and then from UNC-Greensboro in 1968. She spent her career as a wonderful teacher, children's librarian and reading specialist. Jane lived 35 years in Leesburg, Fla. and then retired to her beloved Montreat, N.C. and Richmond, Va. In Montreat, she served with her husband as Presidents of the Montreat Cottagers and as President of the Montreat College Friends of the Library. In Richmond, Jane was a committed member of River Road Presbyterian Church, where she served as an elder, Sunday school teacher and Chairman of the Christian Education Ministry. She was an active member of the River Road Garden Club, Tuckahoe Woman's Club and P.E.O. Chapter M.

Jane deeply loved God, her family and her many dear friends. She brought light and joy and grace and gratitude to every day. She was passionate about learning and Bible study and teaching younger generations. She loved singing and taking long power walks. She loved being in the mountains and fun family times at the beach. She will never not be missed by those who loved her.

A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, March 19 at 11 a.m. at River Road Presbyterian Church, 8960 River Road, Richmond.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Bon Secours Hospice, 8580 Magellan Parkway, Richmond, Va. 23227.