Jan Christian

Birth date: May 13, 1959 Death date: Oct 5, 2016

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Janet Lee Christian, age 57, of Newland passed away on October 5, 2016 at Deer Park Health and Rehab of Nebo, NC. She was born May 13, 1959 in Prince William County, VA the daughter of the late James Ernest and Edith Cable Christian. Jan was a school teacher in Jacksonville, FL before moving to Avery County where she retired after years of teaching Special Education. She served as President of the NCAE, the coordinator of the Avery County Special Olympics, and was a member of the CEC. Jan was very passionate about the Special Olympics, the environment and the welfare of children and animals. She enjoyed reading, playing computer games, crafting and crocheting. Along with her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her special angel, Natasha Lowe. Jan has left to cherish her memory her: niece, Nichole Christian of Banner Elk, NC.; nephews, Michael Christian of Madison, WI and Dakota Christian of Elizabethton, TN; one great niece and her brother, Alan Christian of TN. Graveside services for Janet Lee Christian will be conducted on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the Lowe Cemetery with Rev. Reed Callahan officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Special Olympics of Avery County or to the Humane Society of Avery County. Words of comfort and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.rsfh.net. The care of Jan and her family has been entrusted to Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Newland. 828-733-2121

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P. Lewis

I just found this notice of Jan's death. She was a dear person and a delight to know. I have searched for her many times, but never located any information. She did her student-teaching with in my classroom at Jonesborough Elementary. I am so glad she went on to have a teaching career. She was a special gift to the world. Mrs. Lewis

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Pauline Green

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Jenny Fitzpatrick

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Jenny Fitzpatrick

Nichole, I am so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.

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Lane Yates

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Sharon Sells

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Carol Sposato

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Tara Bullock

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Tara Bullock

I am so sorry for your loss. I hope time will help heal you and your family. I will be thinking of you.

Erin Sparks

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Adele Byrd

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Tammy Woodie

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