Janet Lee Underwood Beck, age 89, was called to her heavenly home Tuesday, June 18, 2024, from Valentine Assisted Living in Elkins.
Born November 26, 1934, in Beaver Creek – where she lived most of her life – she was a daughter of the late Origen and Eula Alderman Underwood.
Janet grew up amidst a large family where honest, hardworking traits were instilled and many adventures were shared with her seven siblings. Janet’s early days were also filled with church activities and singing Gospel music, which she cherished her whole life.
While Janet had a diverse work history over the years, she excelled as a caretaker, a calling she fulfilled with grace and devotion. She provided unwavering care for her aging parents along with her cherished companion, C. C., until their respective passing. Janet was also known for her hospitality. Over the years, any visiting medical professionals were always offered refreshment as a sign of her natural warmth. Janet had a way of making everyone feel welcome and special.
Janet had a passion for baking homemade bread and pies. She enjoyed being a homemaker in her later years and hosted many family gatherings. Among other hobbies, she also enjoyed gardening and canning the fruits of her labor. Her home was always filled with love, laughter and the aroma of home cooked meals she enjoyed sharing with others.
Janet was a beloved member of the Methodist church, where she held strong to her faith throughout her life.
Gospel music always brought a smile to her face, and she would joyfully sing along until her dying days.
Though Janet did not have children of her own, she embraced the role of a second mother to C. C.’s five children, and was a beloved aunt to her numerous nieces and nephews, whom she showered with affection.
Janet will be deeply missed by her surviving sisters, Mary Richardson, of Columbus, Ohio, and Shelby Ryder, of Marlinton; step-children, Pat Beck (Carol), Penny Wooley (Doug), Bill Beck (Tandy), and Terry Beck; as well as several grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, C. C. Beck; step-son, Jack Beck; and siblings, Pauline Hansford, Millie Symes, Jose-phine Dean, Richard Under- wood and Leonard Underwood.
Funeral service was held Saturday, June 22, 2024, at VanReenen Funeral Home with Pastor Sam Felton officiating.
Burial was in Beaver Creek Cemetery.
The family respectfully requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Janet’s memory to Beaver Creek Cemetery, c/o Nancy Smithson, 641 Violet Road, Marlinton, WV 24954; or WV Caring Hospice, 519 G. Road, Arthurdale, WV 26520
