Barbara "Jean" Verdoni, 90, of Brandywine, WV passed away Friday, March 17, 2023 at her home.

She was born February 1, 1933 in Rahway, NJ and was the daughter of the late Abram and Mildred (Caverly) Bedell.

Jean was a 1951 graduate of Westfield High School in New Jersey, where she was a member of the National Honor Society, and a 1954 graduate of the School of Nursing, Jersey City Hospital in Jersey City, NJ.

On April 14, 1954, she married Gabriel Verdoni, who preceded her in death on July 5, 2021 after 67 years of marriage.  Together they raised seven children.

Jean was a registered nurse who put her nursing career on hold to raise her family, who were her greatest accomplishments.

She had a passion for tennis and was an avid player.  Jean was a Christian woman who loved singing in the choir.  She enjoyed the trips and going to the symphony with her twin sister, Joan.  She loved taking walks, car rides and antique shopping.

In the early 2000's, she started visiting Pendleton County, and in 2013, she became a permanent resident, calling Franklin her home.

Surviving are –

Three sons –

Mark Verdoni (Debbie) of Sugar Grove, WV

Matthew Verdoni (Carmen) of Howell, NJ

David Verdoni (Melissa) of Brick, NJ

Four daughters –

Kim Hulmes of Brandywine

Nancy Bruno (Vini) of Lakewood, NJ

Laura Zungri (Gerry) of Brick, NJ

Susan Belmont (Paul) of Sugar Grove

Twenty-one Grandchildren

Fifteen Great-Grandchildren

And a Number of Nieces and Nephews

She was preceded in death by three sisters, including her twin, and an infant brother.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, March 21 at Sugar Grove Cemetery with Pastor Mike Loudermilk officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to South Fork Rescue Squad, 124 Black Thorn Road Sugar Grove,  WV  26815.