Jane Pedersen Keil, age 77, of Raleigh, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022 due to complications of Covid. Jane was born in Manhattan, New York on December 21, 1944 to the late Jack and Olivia Pedersen. A service to celebrate Jane’s life will be held Friday November 11, 2022 from 3:00 to 5:00pm at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 1701 East Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27609. Her beloved husband of 54 years Jim Keil predeceased her in May of 2021. She was a devoted mom to Kristen Keil Ricciuti (Frank), Brendan Keil (Robyn) , Daniel Keil (Jennifer). Loving Grandmother (Grandma) of Alexander Ricciuti, Honor Keil Sanchez, Benjamin Ricciuti, Aiden Keil, Allyson Keil, Evan Keil, Kathryn Keil, Kimberly Keil and Chloe Keil. She is also survived by her sister Joan Anderson who lives in South Carolina.
Jane was born in Manhattan, New York. When she was six, the family moved to New Jersey. She was one of the first classes to graduate from Edison High School. After high school, she went to Trenton State now known as The College of New Jersey graduating in 1966 with a Bachelor's Degree in English. She then began her oft-interrupted career she loved as a middle school English teacher. She taught in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, and North Carolina as she and Jim moved for his career. In addition to teaching, she was a cheer coach and mentor to many students. Even after she retired, she was a substitute teacher often teaching with her daughter Kristen. Jane had many hobbies; she played bridge and was an avid reader. She loved quilting and made quilts for many friends, family and collegues. She also made themed pillowcases for everyone depending on their interest.
In lieu of flowers the family asks donations be made to the Lung Transplant Foundation, 1249 Kildaire Farm Rd Suite 323 Cary, NC 27511 https://lungtransplantfoundation.org
A visitation for Jane will be held Friday, November 11, 2022 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 1701 East Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27609.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.brownwynneeastmillbrook.com for the Keil family.
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