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Janice Keck Obituary
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Linda Roberts
February 23, 2024
Hi Janice, I miss stopping in just to say hello. I haven't met the new director either. I have some ideas but haven't put them together for a pitch yet. Not sure if I will. I'm turning 87 in March and kicking back more these days, the kick-back days I used to spend with you. I'll see you soon and I know where to look - in the Library area. Love Linda
Linda Roberts
March 1, 2023
Janice, I remember our meetings in your office and at Nolensville and our time together with my classes. The Library is not the same without you. Missing you and hoping you find Victoria in heaven. Much love, Linda Roberts
Linda Roberts
February 18, 2021
Always thinking of you and the opportunities you gave me at all the branches. You have avoided a lifestyle that has become mandatory in 2020 and 2021 and you are living the good life with our savior. So glad you have missed the "Mask" era. Love to you Janice. Always in my thoughts.
Linda Roberts
February 21, 2020
Remembering Janice and her constant love for the Library, her open thoughts for classes and a business friendship that was so caring.
Linda Roberts
February 18, 2019
Forever missing a special friend. 02/18/2019
Thomas Aud
March 8, 2011
I just became aware of Janice's passing. The community of Franklin and Williamson County, and the library world of Tennessee have suffered a great loss. for many years as a colleague in the public libraries, I was honored to know her and count her as a special friend. I too will miss her and her always positive attitude.
Judy Long
February 26, 2011
Janice was a Great Lady. I meet Janice when I served on the Board of Trustees for the Williamson County Library. She was a very dedicated worker and believed in the Library. My Thoughts and Prayers are with her Family, especially during this time.
Karen Fulcher
February 26, 2011
I was so very sorry to hear of the passing of Ms. Janice Keck. I will always remember the love, respect and friendship she had for my late husband Richard Fulcher. For years he worked with Janice to bring to the library lectures, classes, siminars, and field trips dealing with the early settlement and the Civil War of Williamson and surrounding counties. She truly loved making the county's rich history availabile to others. Janice was a sweet and gracious lady and my sincere condolences go out to her family and to Williamson County. You have truly lost a jewel.
February 26, 2011
I had just spoken to Janice a few weeks ago and we were talking about a the Williamson County Arts Council. As always, when I would be in the library she took the time to communicate her love for the library system and the programs offered. I cannot help but remember the 6 years I served with her as a Trustee or her diligence to the Pioneer Family program established with the African American Heritage Society. Our community has lost a devoted friend. My deepest sympathy to Julia and your family. Doris H. McMillan
Linda Roberts
February 25, 2011
I had just moved from San Diego, California to Nolensville in October of 2005. Basically, my only connections in Tennessee were my son, his wife, her family and my four grandchildren. After leaving a very busy lifestyle in Hollywood, I found living in a small town was really unique, and calming, but I needed to get busy again. I began to look at opportunities of what I could do, now that I was retired, but didn’t come up with anything that excited me. I helped my son in his business, and watching it grow and be a part of it was very energizing, but I needed to do something that was all mine. My first friends in Nolensville were Janice Bobo and Karen Wooten. We weren’t shopping friends, movie friends or at home friends, but I knew I could visit the Nolensville library any day of the week they were open and I would find welcoming smiles from these two women. I had asked if I could volunteer to read to children, but there was a staff member “Mrs. Karen” who was already in place. After talking to Janice Bobo, the Library Branch Head, and listening to my background as a Personal Manager to actors, writers and producers, we discussed having an acting class at the library. It was so much fun. I had 12 boys and girls eager to show off their talent. When this class was over, I was introduced to Janice Keck, the Library Director for Williamson County, who was visiting Nolensville. After a brief meeting, Keck invited me to the main library to talk about doing similar classes for all of the libraries under her jurisdiction. I went to Bethesda, Fairview, and the main library, where I found many new acquaintances and friends Janice Keck introduced me to. Whenever there was an event at the Library, I would get a personal note or phone call from her to invite me and she always made sure the person in charge of the event knew who I was. She really made me feel special. I didn’t attend everything she invited me to. Now, I wish I had. I would also run into her when I least expected it and her loving arms would always let me know she was still in my corner. The last time I saw her was a few months ago. She invited me to a poetry read in the meeting room of the Library, and asked if I would bring some of my poems to it and read three or four pages aloud. I did as she asked, wondering if anyone could relate to words I had written about my life. She said, “many people can relate to life situations, even if it’s someone else’s life.” As I was getting ready to leave, she came over to me and asked how my son’s store was coming along. She had a memory like no other. If she needed to fill a spot in her monthly events, she knew so many people, from all walks of life, that she could fill a spot in a minute.
Janice Keck passed away on February 20, 2011 from a suspected aneurysm. A silent killer that often gives no warning. Working seven days a week for many years will take its toll on anyone and can creep up on you when you least expect it. Please keep Janice Keck in your memories as a remarkable and loving woman who lived for the love of her work.
Bette Ann Baillie
February 25, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Janice's family. You will be in my prayers. I am a staff employee at the Fairview Library Branch and Janice was a kind and thoughtful friend to me from the time I started my job. I will miss our conversations and her laughter.
J Edward and Brenda Campbell
February 24, 2011
Sorry for your loss.
Sending our thoughts and prayers to the family.
Louise Green
February 24, 2011
deepest sympahy to Janice's family; she will be missed.
February 24, 2011
I just saw Janice a few weeks ago at the library's Haiku writing workshop; as always she was cordial to me. We had numerous and outstanding conversations about art, about the world, about books. She was a multi-talented lady with a lovely soul who will be sorely missed. May God comfort you all.
Leslie Anne Mathey
SL H
February 24, 2011
Life is an orb, held in God's hand,
Shining His Light over Earth's land.
Light never stops: life never ends;
Messages lived forever send.
Janice Keck breathed, beamed learning; shined;
Planted, bloomed minds with God's designs.
Books open doors--libraries then
Bless every child who enters in.
Smiling, she watched knowledge birthed new
Each time a child entered...and grew....
Future's much gained since here she passed;
Legacy-blessed, such gains will last.
Future she's touched--know what it took?
Wisdom prevails: Share a Good Book!
©SLH
February 24, 2011
Janice was always a servant with a heart to serve others. I served on the Board of Trustees for the Williamson County Library on Columbia Ave. and always able to glean knowledge from her. The void in your lives will be hard to fill, but memories will help with the great loss both to you and to the community she served. God bless each of you. Kaye Gibbs
Marcia Griffin
February 24, 2011
She was a wonderful woman and a lover of the arts. She will be missed!
RIP Janice Keck!
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