Jane Floyd Pinkerton
November 21, 1940 ~ December 24, 2011
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Jane Floyd Pinkerton, 71, of Candler, died Saturday, December 24, 2011.
A native of Swain Co. and Buncombe Co. resident most of her life, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Ferayle Floyd.
Jane received her Baccalaureate and Master Degrees in Education from WCU and was a teacher for Buncombe Co. Schools for 31 years, teaching at Venable and Candler Elementary, and Enka Middle Schools. She was an active member of NAE, NCAE, Buncombe County NCAE, and a certified mentor/evaluator for the educator for the education system. In 1990 she represented Enka Middle School as Social Studies Teacher of the Year, and was the school's nominated Teacher of the Year. In 1992 she was recognized in Who's Who Among America's Teachers. Jane was an active member of the American Red Cross for over 25 years, taking great pleasure in teaching swimming lessons, first aid, and CPR for the community and her students in the school system.
Her love of these mountains and the culture was well known and she shared that love with her students and children through stories, music, and dance.
Throughout her teaching career, she wrangled students for both smooth and clogging ("buck") dance teams, providing regular entertainment for local nursing homes and the community; she led these teams to victory in many competitions. She loved working outside, especially in her gardens, and especially loved animals (yes, even snakes), rescuing too many to count over the years.
Jane is survived by her children, Richard Pinkerton and his wife Charemon, and Kim Pinkerton; grandchildren Witt and Lauren Pinkerton, all of Candler.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, where she was a member.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to Brother Wolf Animal Rescue or St. Mark's Lutheran Church.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of loss. I fondly remember Mrs Pinkerton being my cheerleading coach (back in the day!)
Vicky Warren~Burnette
So sorry to hear about Jane. She was my 7th grade teacher at Candler School. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
I am so sorry that the world has lost such a dear, caring person. She was a wonderful teacher to my son. She was so kind to him and made middle school a happy experience for him. I was so touched to read that she loved animals. Thank you for a precious obituary that shared with us her wonderful life.
Mrs Pinkerton was a wonderful teacher and friend. She was my 7th grade teacher, Pinky taught me so much more than just what was in the books. I will always have fond memories of our time together. May God give comfort and peace to her family.
Kim,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Praying that God gives you strength and comfort during the days ahead. We are here for you if you need anything!
MRS. PINKERTON WAS MY 7TH GRADE TEACHER. I’M NOW 38 YRS OLD. I STILL REMEMBER HER AS A VERY PATIENT AND KIND TEACHER. HER MEMORY WILL LIVE ON IN THE HEART OF EVERY CHILD SHE TAUGHT & MENTORED. MAY GOD BE WITH HER FAMILY DURING THEIR TIME OF SORROW.
She was my teacher at candler elemtery and she will be missed dearly.. prayers go out to her family
Thank you , Jane , for all the times you visited. The memories you shared.
Thank you for calls when we were ill.
Thanks for coming to visit and have lunch when you were in collage and the stories of school that you shared.
Thank you for caring for children and animals.
May God grant you Joy and Peace and Eternal Love.
Uncle Harold, Mary, Sam and Gini
Ms.Pinkerton you will be missed.You were a great teacher.My prayers to the family.
Although I never had Mrs. Pinkerton as a classroom teacher I did have the pleasure of dancing on several of her dance teams. I have many memories of fun times as my brother and I danced all around western North Carolina. She will be missed.
I .am sorry for the loss of Jane. Her many conributions to the children of the Candler community and her talents as a giver to all who knew her cannot be equaled.Your
family has been blessed and will continue to be blessed by your memories. Blessings to all of you.
I was saddened to hear of the passing of my seventh grade teacher, Ms. Pinkerton. She was a great teacher and all who had her thought the world of her. I know this is a difficult time for you; however, if it is any consolation, Ms. Pinkerton was very much admired and respected, and I can truly say that I have never heard an unkind word spoken about her.
Please know that my deepest sympathy lies with your family. May you all find the strength and courage to get through the days ahead.
My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Kristi Hensley
Rick & Kim, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We only knew Jane from hockey, but it was a joy to sit beside her, at the glass, watching the games. She had such a good time. May God bless you and your family during this time of sorrow. Ernestine & George Stone
Rick,Charemon ,the kids & Kim I was saddened when I read about Jane only yesterday,,I had received a card from her on Christmas Eve,,she was very loved and respected by me and my family,,my neighbor for 38 years ,the Best Neighbor anyone could ask for,and like me she loved animals and has stood by me lots of times in regard to my animals,she was one of a kind and I was Blessed to be called her Friend,,cherish her memories they are forever,She went through so much pain and endured things that only God can take care of and He Will in His time,Just know she is at Peace now and spent her First Christmas in Heaven,Anything I can do ,,please call,Jean
I am truly saddened to hear of your loss. Ms. Pinkerton was loved by many. During this difficult time, please look to the ‘God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation’ (2Cor 1:3,4). I send my deepest sympathy.
I was very sorry to hear about Jane’s passing. We taught together at Candler School for 10 + years. I will be praying that your family have God’s peace during this time. Cyndi
Kim, Just wanted you to know I’m thinking of you today. I’ve called my girls to let them know too. God Bless You, honey.
I am SO SORRY to hear about your loss. Ms. Pinkerton was a WONDERFUL teacher and friend. It was sure a blessing knowing her and looking forward to seeing her again in HEAVEN!! May GOD bless you!!
You will be missed you were my teacher and my dance teacher for years. Prayers going up for the family
I was so sorry to find out that mrs.Pinkerton had passed away,she was my 7th grade teacher in the 70s I was on her smooth square dance team. I remember her and Mr.Patterson letting our two rooms get together on special days and listen to music and dance, she was a very special lady and will be missed she always took the time to listen to you and always had a hug to give
God Bless my teacher!
I am very sorry for your loss!
Kim, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I still value the memories of times with the dance team such as going to the State Fair in Raleigh and competing in the Mountain Folk Festival.. THANKS TO YOUR MOM!
Life is never easy when the one who had you goes through such a illness. Kim you were there for many people and still are I always called you our angel on earth now you have a angel in heaven watching over you as I do.Our life changes so fast and time goes by so slow then ends up gone in a second you still a special person and my angel and your Mom is so proud I had the pleasure to meet her once that’s all you needed to see you two and the pride she carryed for her family god be with you all..Brenda& John (Austin Barkley a.k.a Alan Jackson)
Witt,
David and I are thinking of you during this difficult time for your family. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of your grandmother.
I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing, I have many fond memories of her. I will be praying for you all.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Ms Pinkerton was the best teacher that I ever had. She loved her students. I will dearly miss her.
Kim,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a wonderful lady and teacher! I thought the world of her! She did so many things to encourage her students. I have so many fond memories of the dance team (cloggers) and what she did for it. You and your family are in my prayers.
Buddy Gudger
So sorry about the loss of your mother Kim. Although I didn’t know her personally, I have heard so many stories about her and I know how much she was loved by you. She must have been a wonderful mother to have such a loving and caring daughter. xoxo
May the prayers of other help to bring comfort to your hearts. And may the God of all comfort and tender mercy become your refuge and strength during this most difficult time. Please accept our sincere condolences.
thoughts and prayers are sent . she was my 6th grade teacher at venable, and what a pleasure it was to have such a wonderful teacher and friend to a student.
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a wonderful teacher and a sweet person. She shared her wisdom with so many children and she will missed.
I was so sorry to hear about your mom’s death. She was my 5th and 6th grade teacher. I was on her square dance team and those are my fondest memories of elementary school. She was so much fun and she allowed all of her students to have a great time learning.
My favorite teacher! My sixth grade class at Venable was a haven for learning. When I see my children made to memorize facts, I think back to ‘Folk Songs in American History’ where we heard songs composed by people who were living during older times. I think back to Mrs. Pinkerton reading to us with passion. That’s teaching! She taught us respect for each other and a love for learning. I wish I had told her these things and ‘thank you’.