Janis Brown Obituary

Janis Rossman Brown July 26, 1937 July 15, 2013 Janis Rossman Brown, 75, of Wilmington, N.C., passed away peacefully Monday, July 15, 2013, at her home, with her dog, Benji, by her side. Born on July 26, 1937, in Bellefonte, she was a daughter of the late John Hubert and Louise Wetzler Rossman. She was a graduate of Temple University Nursing School and worked as an ER Nurse, Occupational Health Nurse, and retired from the US Naval Hospital in Charleston, S.C. before moving to Wilmington, N.C. Janis was a member of Harbor United Methodist Church, the Red Hat Society, the Fairfield Park HOA, the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE). She was a volunteer at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, was a breast cancer survivor, and an avid Duke Basketball fan. Surviving, are three daughters, Karen Louise Bolton (Gary), of Huntsville, Ala., Kristin Heckman Brown, of Wilmington, N.C., Kelli Aileen Naramore (John), of Cary, N.C.; a sister, Mary Belle Bechdel, of Miami, Fla.; two granddaughters, Kristen Leigh Bolton, of Miami, Fla. and Hayley Katherine Bolton, of Los Angeles, Calif.; and her beloved and devoted companion, Benji, whom she rescued from Paws Place Dog Rescue. The family would like to express their appreciation to Janis' friends at Fairfield Park and the Harbor UMC family for their ongoing love, care and support. A Celebration of Life will be 3 p.m. Friday at Harbor United Methodist Church with Reverend Curtis Campbell officiating. A family and friends gathering will follow from 5-7 p.m. at the Fairfield Park Clubhouse. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Paws Place Dog Rescue, 3701 E. Boiling Spring Road, Winnabow, NC 28479 or Harbor UMC Healing Ministry, 4853 Masonboro Loop Road, Wilmington, NC 28409. Please share memories and condolences with the family at www.wilmingtoncares.com

Published by Centre Daily Times on Jul. 18, 2013.
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I am so sorry for the loss of your Mother..I never hear of the loss of a Mother without thinking of mine!!Kristin, I know these last few years with Mom were a gift! miss you and your MOM

charlene mccray-burbee

July 26, 2013

Karen, Gary, Kristin & Haley, We are so sorry to hear of your loss and will be praying for each of you during this difficult time. We love you guys XOXOX Love, Russ, Kellie, Kayla and Baby Kate

July 20, 2013

Karen, Gary, and girls, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Brian and Kim Potter

July 19, 2013

To the Janis Brown family.
I was introduced to Jan a number of years ago after the mother of a dear friend of mine moved in across the street from her. Jan was a mentor to me in the following years when I went through my medical "trauma". I have since moved to the complex Jan lived in. Jan was my first friend here and my dog Raisin and I will truly miss her. Jan was a wonderful lady and will be missed.

Dianne Wojnarowski

July 19, 2013

Kristin my heart is there, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of great loss...Please accept my condolences and may God Cradle her in his arms while she sleeps for eternity

Irene Menendez

July 19, 2013

Karen & Gary, We're so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort during this time in the many happy memories that you shared with your mom.

Bill & Candy Marriott

July 19, 2013

Thinking of you during your time of loss. Love Linda

Linda Duncan

July 19, 2013

Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

Michael Bolick

July 19, 2013

Karen, Garry, Kristen & Hayley~You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike & Kim Callis

July 19, 2013

Kristin....... I'm sending warm thoughts and prayers your way as you celebrate your mum's life! Marion Mitchell (Katie McCoy Harris's mom)

July 19, 2013

Kelli, Please know that I am thinking of you. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family and a hope for comfort and peace in your sorrow.

Leanne Yates

July 19, 2013

I will miss Janis very much. Seeing her at church always brightened my day. My grandson Hunter will miss arguing basketball with her (he is an avid Carolina fan). Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Huberta Sasser

July 18, 2013

Mary and Family, Thinking of you at this sad time. Janis will live on in the hearts of everyone who loved her. I'm sorry for your loss. Monica Wetzler Howard

July 18, 2013

Kelli & John, Our thoughts and prayers are with you, so sorry to hear of your sudden loss. We pray your hearts will soon be filled with wonderful memories of times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Love, Renee'& Jesse

Renee Spell

July 18, 2013

So sorry to hear of Jan's passing. Fairfield Park will miss her. She was always cheerful despite all her medical issues. My sincerest sympathy.
Marge Fenn

Marge Fenn

July 17, 2013

Sorry for your loss. Sending love your way...

Gibbs Family

July 17, 2013

So sorry for your loss. Much love your way...

S Gibbs

July 17, 2013

So sorry about Jan, she was such a joy to know. I was inspired by her smile and positive attitude.

July 17, 2013

I am so sorry to hear that Jan has passed. I will miss our conversations and her smiling face. She was a real trooper and had such a great attitude. The neighborhood will never be the same.will not be the same.

Linda Clyne

July 17, 2013

I am so srry for your loss. Although I knew Jan for only a few years, she never failed to stop and talk when I was walking my dog and she was riding her bicycle with Benji. She gave me inspiration and I'll miss her. My sympathy to her family. Jane Luyben

July 17, 2013

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