Betty Joann Brumfield Napier

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.  Condolences may be made to the family at www.regerfh.com .