It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Jeanette Joyce Schnell , who passed away on 7-25-2024 at the age of 88.
Born on 9-15-1935 in St John, Brunswick, Canada and raised in Detroit Michigan, she worked for Ford Motor Company and then was a flight attendant for TWA Airlines. She moved to Pinehurst, NC in 1977.
She was a dedicated and loving wife to her late husband Edward Schnell.
Jan loved all music and started an event for the Arts Council of Moore County, Jazz ‘n January, which became the Heart and soul of Jazz. Successful for twenty-five years, she brought top jazz artists from, NYC, New Orleans, and around the world.
Jan was a competitive tennis player and later learned the joys of golf. She was passionate about cooking and baking, and her homemade dishes were always the highlight of family gatherings and dinner parties with friends. She also had a green thumb and loved tending to her garden, which was always in full bloom. She enjoyed reading books, playing cards and solving crossword puzzles in her free time. Jan picked up oil painting at 80 and became quite an accomplished artist.
Jan was not only a force of nature, but a kind and generous soul, always putting others’ needs before her own. Her love and compassion extended to all those who knew her, and she will be remembered for her infectious smile and warm personality - truly one of a kind.
Jeanette was preceded in death by her sisters Lila and Ronnie, and her brother Jack Scott. Survivors are her loving children, Scott Kelly, (Claudia), -Beaufort, SC, Colleen Kelly-NYC, Harry Kelly III (Lisa)-Houston, Her grandchildren Kendall, Julia (Jeff), Reid, Megan, Jack and great-grandchild Theo. Her stepchildren Edward, Karen, Danny, Christia and their children Carly, Lauren, Sean, Colette, Marcel, Kai, Ryan, Colin, Allie and great-grandchildren Lucy, Anabelle, Xavier, Stella and Foster.
Jeanette lived a fulfilling life and was a woman of many talents. If you knew Jan you know she was special and one of a kind. Thank you to all of her good friends and neighbors that were such a huge help and support and joy this last year and always!
A celebration of life will be held September 14th at The Village Chapel in Pinehurst with a reception following. Time will be announced at a later date.
Instead of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Concern Worldwide US https://concernusa.org/ in memory of Jeanette Schnell
Rest in peace, dear mother. You will forever be in our hearts and memories.
Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Pinehurst.
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