Jane Kanoy

Jane Kanoy, 56, passed away Friday, September 10, 2010 after a short stay at Hospice of Davidson County in Lexington. Her final days were spent at home surrounded by family and friends whom Jane had touched in her own special way over a lifetime of giving and receiving love.

She was born March 9, 1954 in Davidson County, to John L. and Hilda (Armsworthy) Kanoy. Her father preceded her in death and we know on Friday morning, he was the first to welcome her to God’s heavenly home.

Jane graduated from Thomasville High School. She continued her education at High Point University where she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. She left a promising career with Thomasville Furniture Industries in the mid 80’s to pursue a career with a Greensboro based advertising agency, subsequently leaving to start her own company, Cousin’s Advertising, based in Davidson County. Jane was an accomplished business woman achieving great success while earning the respect and affection of those she encountered. One of the causes she was most passionate about and gave generously with her time and financial support was Foster Children of Davidson County. She opened her home to so many foster children providing sanctuary and lots of love.

Jane was an active member in the community serving on the Board of Directors for the Thomasville Medical Center Foundation, a member of Davidson County Foster Parents’ Association and a board member of Hughes Park Association. She was a lifelong devoted member of Rich Fork Baptist Church, serving on various committees and assisting in many humanitarian efforts.

Whether you called her wife, mom, grandmother, daughter, sister, cousin, aunt or dear friend, you loved her and she will be forever missed by all who were privileged to know her.

Jane is survived by her beloved husband Arnold; loving mother Hilda A. Kanoy; devoted sister, Susan Kanoy; treasured daughters, Dora Kanoy, Kendra Kanoy, Brittany Kanoy, Amanda K. Brookbank and husband David; precious granddaughters, Maddie Grace Brookbank and Leeza Grae Brookbank; extended family of aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins; special Aunt Elizabeth Kanoy Beck and honorary family member Amy Kennedy.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Rich Fork Baptist Church, 3993 Old Highway 29, Thomasville, NC 27370. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, September 12th at Rich Fork Baptist Church with the Pastor Michael Bowers officiating; followed with interment at Rich Fork Baptist Church Cemetery. Thomasville Funeral Home is assisting the family.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to: Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292; Rich Fork Baptist Church Building Fund, 3993 Old Highway 29, Thomasville, NC 27370; Davidson County Foster Parents’ Association c/o Katherine Grooms, 243 Hunters Chase, Lexington, NC 27292.