DURHAM, N.C. – Jeanne L. Pannick 86, died in Durham, N.C. on Dec. 15, 2010 after a short illness. Jeanne lived in Norwich from 1948 -2008.
Jeanne was born in Maisonneauve, Canada and came to the United States when she was 4. She grew up in New Jersey, graduating from Irvington High School and Presbyterian School of Nursing.
In 1944 Jeanne married Robert Pannick, who predeceased her. Bob and Jeanne moved to Norwich purchasing an old dairy farm that they renovated into a lovely home, where they raised their six children and grew Christmas trees.
Although trained as nurse, Jeanne worked for Chenango County as a child welfare caseworker, retiring in 1986. In this capacity she had the opportunity to do what she does best, helping children have better and safer lives.
Jeanne was an active member of the community. After retirement she had time to pursue her numerous interests including garden, bridge and book clubs as well as her membership in the United Methodist Church. She also gave her time and energy to Meals on Wheels, Soup and Sandwich, and Hospice. Jeanne loved to garden and spent long hours adding flowers and plants to her homestead.
After her move to Durham, NC, Jeanne continued to garden, growing herbs, raspberries and roses with her granddaughter Anna. She also spent several days a week volunteering at penniesforCHANGE Thrift Store benefiting victims of domestic and sexual violence.
Jeanne and her husband Robert had seven children, one who died in infancy. She is survived by daughters Susan Pannick of Raleigh, N.C., Karen and her husband Skip Anderson of Durham, N.C., Nancy Woods of Boulder, Colo., Terry Pannick also of Durham, N.C. and Patty and her husband Tony Breslin of San Leandro, Calif., and one son Scott Pannick of Washington, D.C., as well as, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A service will be held at the Norwich United Methodist Church in late spring at a date to be announced.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Christian Children’s Fund P.O. Box 26507, Richmond, VA. 23261-6507 or to penniesforCHANGE Thrift Store 2715 Chapel Hill Blvd, Durham, NC 27707.
Arrangements are with Hall-Wynne Funeral Service & Crematory.