It is with great sadness we share the news that we have lost our sweet Mother, Janie Buxton Krick, beloved wife of Bill Krick. Born October 3, 1940 in Tullos, LA to Julius Madron and Mary Lou Allbritton Buxton. She was comfortable at home, surrounded by her family when she passed on September 30, 2020.
Janie was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Vernon Buxton, Milburn Buxton and sisters Connie Buxton Hoosier and Winifred Buxton Spell.
She is survived by her husband William Paul Krick, Jr., son William Key and wife Kerry of College Station, daughter Cindy Key Broderick and husband Mike, daughter Kristy Key Hardy and husband Roland, both in The Woodlands and son Kevin Krick and wife Susan from Austin, TX. Also, a sister, Beth Childers and husband Johnny in McKinney, Sister-in-law Phyllis Flanigan Buxton in Starks, LA, and brother-in-law Verley Gayle Spell in Orange. She leaves behind to cherish her memory nine grandchildren, Jennifer Key Westling, Mary Key Ellisor, Cristina Key, Cade Hardy, Emily Hardy, Lura Janie Broderick, Justin William Key, Call Broderick, and Matthew Key. Also, eight great-grandchildren, James and Will Westling, Evie, Calvin and Max Ellisor, Arreyana Key, Reece Michael Higgins and soon to be arriving Georgia James Broderick. Janie had over 100 first cousins through the Allbritton-Doty line and leaves many, many cousins, nieces and nephews.
Mom was born in LaSalle Parish and her family moved to Orange, Tx in 1941. She attended Little Cypress High School, graduating in 1958. She met and married her husband of 52 years in Orange where they raised their family, living in several places with Dad’s work at OI and Champion Paper until settling in Huntsville, TX in 1988. The quintessential Southern Mother, she lived her life behaving like a lady, managing a household with four children, making the best gumbo and fried shrimp, baking delicious chocolate cakes, sewing beautiful quilts for all of her progeny, and being the model for each of us. WWJLD is an expression we use when problem solving, “What Would Janie Lou Do?”
Janie was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Huntsville and spent several years as a secretary and volunteer in the church office. She enjoyed traveling with her family and leaves us all with wonderful memories of the great times we had and fabulous places we visited around the world. Also, an active member of the Tall Pines Quilt Guild, Mom participated in many quilt festivals to benefit the community. Her sewing room was one of her favorite spots and the family would spend hours with her there as one of our happy places. Through Mom’s matriarchal line, she is a direct descendant of Edward Doty, a signer of the Mayflower Compact in 1620 and is a member of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants.
Our heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Christine Lee and the wonderful caregivers, including Jennifer, Ruth, Effia, Taryn, Krystal, Lisa, and Joanna who have been so loving and supportive at Texas Oncology in The Woodlands. During the later stages of Mom’s illness, Daun Okabayashi was a wonderful nurse in our home and Mom valued her knowledge and friendship.
Visitation will be Sunday afternoon, October 4th, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Sam Houston Memorial funeral home. Funeral service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Huntsville, TX on Monday, October 5th, at 10:00 am. Memorial condolences to the family may be made at www.shmfh.com
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