Jean Robertson Broadway, 60, died November 11, 2009, at her home in Wilmington in the arms of her family.
Born in Washington, D.C., on February 6, 1949, Jeanie graduated from Yorktown High School in Arlington, Va., and received undergraduate and master’s degrees from the University of South Carolina in Columbia. She later became a certified public accountant.
Primarily a mother who was always there for her husband and children, Jeanie worked outside the home as a banking officer, public school financial officer, accountant and professional organizer. She was known for her generous spirit and sweet disposition but also a tenacity to do a job well. Her hobbies included gardening, reading, collecting sea glass and playing with her grandson.
She is survived by her husband, William Broadway; daughter Caryn M. Davis, of Altamonte Springs, Fla.; son Christopher Broadway of Fairfax County, Va.; sister Virginia R. Patrick, of Hampstead; and one grandchild, Josiah Davis.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 14, 2009, at 11 a.m. at Wrightsville United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bob Bauman officiating.
Memorials may be made to the New Hanover County Arboretum Foundation, 6206 Oleander Dr., Wilmington, NC 28403.
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