Godspeed, BlazerLady

[crixus]

I contacted her cousin on Facebook.

The funeral home is Maxwell-Purvis in Quitman GA. The obituary is not up yet but should be soon. Funeral is this Saturday at 11:00 am with visitation at 10:00 am.

BlazerLady
D2Football.com Donor - 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Joined: 12-07-2007
Location: Valdosta, GA.

[cwfenn]

On the rare occasions I would be on this board, she was just about the most active and passionate poster in here. You could tell without any doubt she loved VSU and VSU athletics and VSU was better off because of that.

RIP

[laker]

https://www.purvisfh.com/obituary/Janice-Lowe

[UNALions]

https://www.purvisfh.com/obituary/Janice-Lowe

Thanks so much for sharing this.

An excerpt:

After high school, Janice graduated with a degree in Mathematics from Valdosta State University where her love for Blazer Athletics was born. She went on to earn her Masters Degree in Computer Science. Janice loved math and after many years teaching at the high school level, she joined the Math Department at Valdosta State University and taught there for 38 years. While at VSU, Janice was a faculty advisor for Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority, received the Outstanding Alumni Award for the Department of Mathematics, was a charter member of the Georgia Epsilon Chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon Mathematics Honor Society and became Co-Advisor to this as well. In her own words, Janice said “I have always considered it a privilege and an honor to teach. To think that I could have some impact on a student’s education and life causes me to take what I do seriously. Through it all, it is the “moments” that make it all worthwhile. The “moment” when you see in a student’s eyes that they understand what was taught, how much they have learned in your class, when they tell you thank you for your help and encouragement. Yes, it is the “moments” that give me the greatest joy. This is why I teach!” Janice had just announced her retirement from VSU and was planning to relax, travel and continue to support her beloved Blazers.

Second to teaching was Janice’s love for anything related to Blazer athletics. She whole-heartedly supported Blazer football and tailgated with her beloved “Bouncing Blazer Buddies” fondly known as the “B-Cubes.” Janice loved Blazer Nation so much she was fondly known as the “Blazer Lady” and was instrumental in having Valdosta State designated as “Title Town” following the Blazer football team winning a National Championship. Janice loved telling everyone that “It’s Friday, Blazers!! Get your RED on!!”

[crixus]

In loving memory of Janice Lowe. BlazerLady 💐

[BlazerGal]

Jan’s obituary is here:
https://www.purvisfh.com/obituary/Ja...qSme20vO6okakB

[BlazerGal]

Jan will be missed by so many people. She was the epitome of southern hospitality, always inviting visitors to join in our tailgates. Those of us in Blazer Nation are grieving her loss.

[crixus]

Jan will be missed by so many people. She was the epitome of southern hospitality, always inviting visitors to join in our tailgates. Those of us in Blazer Nation are grieving her loss.

That's really nice, thank you for sharing it. I only knew Jan through this board where I've read thousands of her posts over the years (she was one of the best contributors) and we exchanged messages a couple of times regarding Blazers football. I wish I knew her in person like you did. Blazer Nation is a tight knit family and I really admire that. Blessings to you all.

[canadarican]

Hate to hear about this. She was a wonderful lady who I had gotten to know pretty well. Sent us some stuff when we had our first baby.

BL was the best!

[Werecowmoo]

This makes me quite sad to learn, I always loved to read her posts and about her Pick'em contests.

[West Florida]

How tragic. So sad to see this when logging in today. She seemed like such an awesome person.

[SW_Mustang]

We maybe only interacted a couple of times - but I know she was an incredibly active board member and I enjoyed her view on things.

Very sad to hear.

[Predatory Primates]

She seemed like a sweet lady on the boards. Her friends and family are in my thoughts.

[Wolf King]

God Bless! I met Jan a couple of times at tailgates in Valdosta and Carrollton. Great lady!

[Shugley]

What a loss. Prayers for blazer nation.