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Jan Lynn Hopper Waugh

Pittsboro, North Carolina

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Jan Lynn Hopper Waugh April 26, 2024 Pittsboro, North Carolina - Lifelong early childhood education advocate and practitioner, Janette ("Jan") Lynn Hopper Waugh passed away peacefully at home in Pittsboro on Friday, April 26, 2024 at age 68. A longtime resident of Chatham County, Jan had inner...

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Oh, Bennet, my heart goes out to you and your children. Jan was a joy to hang out with, especially in line at Ken´s in Pine Point. Such a beautiful woman with a big, big heart and great sense of humor that bonded us. I will hold you in my heart and send you my love. It would be super to see you this summer. Or next summer. With love and a bear hug, Cousin Kim

Oh Benny, Skyler and Hailey , I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Jan. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this incredibly difficult time. Jan was a remarkable person whose warmth, kindness, and strength touched everyone who knew her. Though no words can truly comfort you in such a profound loss, please know that my thoughts are with you. May you find solace in your cherished memories of her, and may those memories bring you some measure of peace in the days...

Oh no! I just heard about Jan's passing. I am heartbroken. She was an amazing woman. My love goes out to Benny and the rest of the family.

I was introduced to Jan when her mother married my father-in-law, a lovely second marriage later in life. I liked Jan right away. She was a creative and compassionate free-spirit and always welcomed my husband and me into her cozy and eclectic home. She carried a tremendous love for children, for animals, for cooking (without recipes!), for meeting new people, fighting for causes she cared about, and speaking her truth. She had that Southern charm that made her so loveable. She fought her...

Through her amazing daughter, I got to know her, Hailey has her genes and carrier her legacy with dugnity and honor. My deepest condolonces to the family.RIP.

I met Jan in 2004 and was always inspired with her rosy outlook on life. Being my sister in law, we had long talks about our families and the many causes that we had in common. Her approach to her cancer was not let it define her, and boy it did not. She kept going, wanting to be the "hostess with the mostest" and not to be a "guest" when visiting us her in Maine. She loved the beach and we had the pleasure to go twice with her and family. I will miss our conversations, I feel like we...

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