KILGORE — Nancy Janel Brown passed away on 10-30-2026, at the age of 82. Born July 16, 1944 in Goldthwaite, TX, Janel lived a life filled with love, compassion for others, and great devotion to her family.
Janel met Dan, the love of her life, in the city of Winters, TX and they were married in 1963. Transferring with Dan’s job, they moved to Kilgore, TX in 1972, where they built a beautiful life and were married for 63 years. Together they cherished a life filled with love, laughter and the joy of raising a family.
Janel graduated from Winters High School in 1962. Though not afforded the opportunity to attend college, she spent her career in the accounting field and retired from Brown, Bronstad, Habenicht and Rosson as an accountant assistant.
Janel is preceded in death by her parents Hans and Joyce Gerhart. She is survived by her four sisters; Carolyn Roach & husband Don, Kleta J. Gerhart, Barbara Kay Sanders & husband Wes, Ginger Bailey & husband Wayne.
Janel’s legacy will be carried on by her children Kathy Brown of Kilgore, TX and Julie Ridgeway of Brock, TX & her husband Keith. Her adored grandchildren Justin Ridgeway and Colton Ridgeway & his wife Rea and their great-grandchi...