Janice Brandenburg Halloran

1929 - 2021

HALLORAN, Mrs. Janice Brandenburg, of Richmond, Va., died October 17, 2021. Janice was born in Union Bridge, Md. and grew up on Spa Creek in Annapolis. She graduated from Westhampton College, where she met her husband, Charles L. Halloran. She was preceded in death by Charlie; her parents, Wilbur and Bertie Brandenburg; and younger brother, Wilbur "Buzz" Brandenburg. She is survived by her children and their spouses, C. Stuart Halloran (Lelia Pendleton), Susan Blanton (Michael) and Amy Halloran (David Jordan); and her brother's wife, Mary Brandenburg; and their children and grandchildren. She was the beloved Nan to her grandchildren, Geoffrey Blanton and Katie and Spencer Jordan. Janice was an accomplished seamstress, having made both her daughters' wedding dresses, and an avid bridge player. She loved crossword puzzles, British mysteries and dancing the jitterbug with Charlie. She was a librarian at Falling Creek Middle School for over 20 years and served as the secretary of Westhampton alumni class of 1950 for many years. She was also a member of Tri Club and the Tuckahoe Woman's Club. Janice lived at the Lakewood retirement community for the past eight years, reuniting with many of her Westhampton friends. A memorial service will be held at Lakewood Manor Simms Center on Saturday, October 23 at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Tuckahoe Library of Henrico County and the Tuckahoe Volunteer Fire Department.