Jane Carver Castevens, age 80, of Brevard, passed away peacefully at the Four Seasons Elizabeth House on June 19, 2023.

A native of Andrews, NC., Jane was born on May 13, 1943. She attended Andrews High School and later graduated, with honors, from Western Carolina University. Jane was first married to Jerry Purser, also of Andrews, NC and later to Gary Castevens of Brevard.

Jane moved to Brevard with her husband and two children (Frank & Charlie Purser) in 1966, Over the years, she worked as a bank teller, real estate agent and CPA. Jane loved Brevard and all the locals she came to know over the years.

Jane's life was also marked by service to the community. She was a Rotary Club member and assisted in the creation of the street facing Transylvania County Courthouse war memorial.

Jane is survived by her two sons, Frank, of Dana, NC, and Charlie, of Horse Shoe; daughter Cathy (Castevens) Walker, her granddaughter, Erica Purser of Fairview. Also, Jane's sister, Shirley Miller of Young Harris, GA; brother, Bill Carver and his wife Jane, of Andrews, NC, her dear friend and companion, Chris Jarrett of Asheville as well as many other relatives.

Jane will be missed by all who knew and loved her. A celebration of life service will be held at the Moody Connolly Chapel on July 1, 10:30 AM. The family is very grateful for the care she received at the Elizabeth House, Pardee Hospital, Landings of Mills River and Bridge at Lakepointe Landing.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Four Seasons Elizabeth House, c/o the Four Seasons Foundation, 211 N Main St., Hendersonville, NC 28792.

Online condolences may be left at www.moodyconnollyfuneralhome.com or cpurser7@gmail.com