Janene was born and raised in Wichita, KS to E Morton and Geraldine Heller. She graduated from Southeast High School and was inspired by her parents to move to Austin to pursue an education at the University of Texas. At UT, she excelled in academics as well as socially, joining Sigma Delta Tau sorority. She made many lifelong friends and met the love of her life, Kenneth Michael. She graduated in 1968 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Microbiology and was proud to work for the Texas State Health Department for 20 years. In her free time, she greatly enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, cross-stitching and knitting, and cheering on her Longhorns in all sports.
Janene is predeceased by her parents and husband Kenneth. She is survived by daughter Kelli Croll and son-in-law Robert Croll of Austin, TX, sister Leesa Moore and brother-in-law Larry of Austin, TX, sister Beverly Sullivan and brother-in-law Mike of Augusta, KS, nephews Josh Bailey, Kyle and Ryan Moore and niece Kefren Bailey of Austin, TX, as well as her cousins in Wichita and Houston and many friends, near and far.
There will be a visitation on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Cook-Walden/ Capital Parks Funeral Home located at 14501 North IH 35, Pflugerville, TX. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 2:00pm at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice Austin or Battle for the Cure.
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