Janice “Jan” Kiker
Janice “Jan” Kiker, 60, of Austin, passed away surrounded by love on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Cancer may have stolen her life, but it never touched her spirit, her passion, her compassion for others, her sense of humor, or her love for her family and friends.
Born on March 15, 1965, to Charles and Doris Kiker of Fannett, Texas, Jan was the fourth of five children. She graduated from the University of Texas in Austin and was a talented artist, art director, photographer and lover of music who was always up for a gallery tour, a music festival and nature hikes. Jan travelled the world, both for work and for pleasure, but her happy place was at the beach with her family cooking big meals and boiling crawfish. Generous to her core, Jan would give you the shirt off her back if it would bring you comfort. Raised in a small town, she was always the first to show up with a casserole, a rare hug and her dry wit to console friends through surgeries, divorces, deaths and bad days, and she was always on board for a celebration. She was just an amazingly good, funny and kind person.
Survivors include her father, Charles A. Kiker, Jr. of Fannett; siblings, Karen Kiker of Austin; Chuck Kiker and his wife, Kim, of Beaumont; David Kiker of Austin; Sharon Adams and her husband, Mark, of Kyle; and Julie Dean Grammier and her husband, Ben, of Fannett; eight nieces and nephews; seven great-nieces and nephews; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Doris Kiker; stepmother, Beverly Devillier Kiker; grandparents, Ferrell and Charles “Red” Kiker; and her constant sidekick, Mozie.
A gathering of Ms. Kiker’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 6:00 p.m., Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin Avenue, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Friday May 9, 2025, at St Mary Catholic Church, 9894 Gilbert Road, Beaumont, with interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, 9894 Gilbert Road, Beaumont, Texas, Donation Link; or Austin Pets Alive!, 1156 West Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, Texas, Donation Link.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary McFaddin Ave.
- 2000, Mcfaddin Avenue, Beaumont, Texas, 77701,
- May 8, 2025
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Rosary
Broussard’s Mortuary McFaddin Ave.
- 2000, Mcfaddin Avenue, Beaumont, Texas, 77701,
- May 8, 2025
- 6:00 pm
Mass of Christian Burial
St. Mary Catholic Church-Fannett
- 9894, Gilbert Rd, Beaumont, TX, 77705,
- May 9, 2025
- 10:00 am
Interment
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- 4955, Pine St, Beaumont, TX, 77703,
- May 9, 2025
I’m so sorry to hear of Jan’s passing. I worked with her at the State in the early 90’s. Loved her sarcasm and big laugh. Say hi to Alan for me.
To the Kiker family and friends:
I had the honor and pleasure of knowing Jan for more than 15 years and working for her for about 6 years at both Freescale and NXP. She was hands down my favorite manager to work for because she had a way of being honest and caring with her feedback but still lift you up so you could do your best.
She became my friend and mentor, and I could always turn to her to ask her the smallest questions to get an honest answer. Jan had an amazing smile, a wicked dry sense of humor and a very big heart. I will miss her immensely.
I’ll continue to pray for her and for you all through this most difficult time. I know her legacy will not be forgotten.
I worked with Jan at Data Base Publications and knowing her was a joy. Her kindness and humor were always forefront. Her love and loyalty to family and friends her hallmark.
For all the Kiker family God Bless you all for loss of such a beautiful red headed lady.
We the Elkins family send our sincere condolences to the old and young of the Kiker
Family. She had her grandfather “-Red’s” hair. I know she is with the angles
Rose Marie Elkins Hester and all the Elkins Family
My condolences to the Kiker family on the passing of Jan. Jan and I were work colleagues at Motorola, Freescale and NXP. Jan was such a positive influence with her team and I enjoyed providing HR support to her for a number of years.
Jan fought a courageous and brave battle, never backing away or down from continuing to contribute, while she battled her illness.
May she Rest In Peace and no longer will she suffer.
Regards and Prayers
Bob Shaw
To the kiker family we are so sorry too hear of the passing of Jan may god rap his arms around you and give you peace at this difficult time. Peggy Fonda Theresa Craigen
I first met Jan and Sharon when my daughter Beth Fagin went to college. Jan was wonderful person. She will really be missed. Our thoughts are with the family.
Donna and Stanley Fagin
I had the luck of working with her for almost 10 years. She was a terrific manager and a spectacular person all around.
It was a true honor having the opportunity to met her and to spend time with her.
I am so very sorry for hearing of her passing, I know she is with our Lord and is now peaceful. Love and prayers to her loved ones and family.
I’ve known Jan for over 20 years, wow! She and I share a birthday Month and Year and always connected over those milestones. She had a ‘rare’ humor that I loved. I was also so proud when she finally agreed to a hug 🤗
She will be greatly missed, but her legacy lives on with all the love we share for her!
Charles, and the Kiker Family,
I’m so sorry to read of Jan’s passing. Praying for Jan and all of you. She is resting in the peace of Christ.
Jo Frances Manuel
I am so sorry the passing of Jan she was a good and kind person and will be missed 🙏
Kiker Family – Sorry for the dear loss of Jan. I pray for each of you to find peace and comfort knowing that she is no longer in pain and that she is now with her mother.
Sending my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your beautiful Jan. May you find comfort and love in shared memories.
Love, Nina (Kathryn’s mom)
I graduated with Jan very special lady. My condolences and prayers are with your family.❤️
To all the Kiker family: I remember Jan in school at Hamshire-Fannett as a very nice person. I remember how well liked she was. I also remember as I worked at the feed store in Fannett her family being my best customers. She was a truly wonderful person. Well loved by many. May her memory truly be eternal. My condolences and prayers to the Kiker family in this time of mourning.
Please accept our deepest condolences in your loss of beautiful Jan. Peace be with you all.
My deepest sympathy to all of the Kiker family and friends. My prayers are with you all.
God Bless
Gail Foreman