Jan Sharon Keiter Pharr

1957 - 2023

Jan Sharon Keiter Pharr obituary, 1957-2023, Longs, SC

Jan Sharon Keiter Pharr

1957 - 2023

BORN

1957

DIED

2023

Jan Keiter Pharr Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 17 to Mar. 19, 2023.
Jan Sharon Keiter Pharr, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2023, at 65, surrounded by her family in Myrtle Beach, SC. She was born on March 27, 1957, in Baltimore, MD to Nancy Faye Parker and Herman Sheridan Keiter.

Jan graduated from Eastern Vocational Technical in 1975 and went on to pursue her passion for nursing. In 1994, she graduated from CCBC-Essex to become a Registered Nurse. Jan had a long and successful career in nursing, spanning 38 years, and was well respected and admired by her peers. She touched countless lives with her kindness, compassion, and skill.

Family was everything to Jan, and she always made time for her loved ones. She had a warm and infectious personality, a great sense of humor, a contagious laugh, and a smile that could light up a room.

Jan loved reading, gardening, traveling, and cooking, but her true creative outlet was crafting. She enjoyed making handmade cards and crafts for her family and friends, and her creations were always filled with love and care.

Jan is survived by her son, William F. Larsen III, his wife, Joana Larsen, grandson, William F. Larsen IV, and her daughter, Laura Elizabeth Pharr. She is also survived by her siblings, Glenda, Lynn, Nona, Lori, Donna, Lisa, Kim, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jan will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and selflessness that will be cherished forever. May she rest in peace.

A Celebration of Life service will be held in her honor.

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August 16, 2024

Carol Bennett Garcia McCain posted to the memorial.

March 27, 2023

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March 19, 2023

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Carol Bennett Garcia McCain

August 16, 2024

Jan was my friend since childhood, and into our early adult years. I was lucky enough to attend her and Bills wedding, and watch her son Billy grow up,as well as her daughter Laura, who was born the same years as my son Cory.

I would visit Essex in my summers, as my husband and I moved to Louisiana in 1981. We still remained friends, and I would spend many happy moments at her and Eric's house, eating food from her wonderful garden, especially the tomatoes and silver queen corn.

Jan and I worked together at the Essex nursing home. I will forever Miss her sparkling wit, her eyes that danced, and her infectious laugh. Rest in peace dear friend, you are surely missed by Wayne, Cory , Wayne Jr and me. My red headed friend, you bless and decorated my life.

We got stranded on her boat, one hot summer night. I will always remember that night for the rest of my life. We were sand barred and somewhat tipsy!!

Joana Larsen

March 27, 2023

Happy heavenly birthday, Mom Jan. I won the lottery when I got you as my mother-in-law. Incredible person, role model, loving and giving mother & grandmother. We will love you and miss you forever!

Stephen baughman

March 19, 2023

I remember going to there home for cook outs family outings when I was with Kimberly Harper a very sweet lady. And giving thank you for the memories. Never forgotten.

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