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Eleanor Jones- Campbell
Jan was a lovely person, she treated me like family. She will be greatly missed. I have wonderful memories with her, she and David always loved my cooking. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Take your rest my friend.
Neel Ingalls
Melita Hubbard
Margo Story
Sincere condolences to the family....may the perpetual light shine on Jan.
Dawn Stearn West
Mrs. Rodeffer was one of the best teachers I ever had while in school at West Nassau High School. She was not only a great teacher, but mentor to me and many others, and also a wonderful friend. Her personality was so good and her smile always lifted my spirits. I am so thankful to have had her as not only one of my teachers but also my friend. She was not only loved by me but many within my class of 1978. My prayers to you, her family, whom she talked about often, through these difficult days ahead. Thank you for sharing her with us through those years. Prayers to you all
Virginia Coleman Aultman
RIP, my friend. You will be missed.
Annette and Lee Godwin
Jan was one of the sweetest friends and we use to have so much fun “ playing Bridge” together! What a group we had. We took Jan and David and Mark and Sherry Bean for their 1st trip to Cumberland Island and what fun we all had together . Jan will be missed by so many friends and family.
Sherry Michaelis
Condolences and prayers to Jan’s family during this heartbreaking time in their lives. This is a loss beyond measure, to her family. I always thought, when I would see her that she had the loveliest smile which she graciously shared with many.
Jane Brophy Hicken
Not only was Jan a wonderful teacher, I was blessed to be her Teacher’s Aide. I also had the privilege of getting to know her even more on a personal level when I taught at West Nassau. She was such a vibrant, loving person. She was positive and kind to all. Her smile was infectious. I will never forget her wonderful legacy. She simply shined Jesus and love!♥️
Karen Baehne English
Jan was the kindest person & most amazing teacher at West Nassau.Condolences to her sweet family🌹
Katie Burgess
I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs. Rodeffer was such a special person, and I have so many wonderful memories of growing up with your family. She welcomed us with such warmth and kindness, and I feel truly blessed to have known her. She touched so many lives and will be remembered with so much love.
Cervera Ferreira Burgess
Melinda King Crawford
Mrs. Rodeffer was my typing teacher that I remember so well. She was always kind and had a smile. My prayers go out to her family as they process her passing. My deepest condolences.
Janewyll Hamrick Rodeffer
2026-07-09
Janewyll Hamrick Rodeffer, 76, passed away on July 9, 2026.
She was born on July 16, 1949, in Macon, Georgia, to the late Marvin Roscoe Hamrick and Janie Melba Lucas.
She was raised in Waycross, Georgia, where she graduated from Waycross High School in 1967. After earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Education from Valdosta State University, she married William David Rodeffer, Jr., in 1972. Jan began her career as a Business Education teacher with the Nassau County School District, where she taught for 33 years before retiring. She and David made their home in Fernandina Beach, Florida, where they raised their two sons. In recent years, they moved to Folkston, Georgia, while remaining closely connected to the Fernandina Beach community.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach and was also a member of Zeta Tau Alpha and Alpha Delta Kappa International, an honorary organization for women educators.
She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, William David Rodeffer, Jr.; her sons, William David Rodeffer III (Carla) and Ryan Rodeffer (Sally); her grandchildren, William David Rodeffer IV and Ella Rodeffer; her brother, Rick Hamrick (Paula); his children, Deidre (Sean) Humphrey and Brian (SJ) Hamrick; and many beloved nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, at Oxley-Heard Funeral Home. A private graveside service for the family will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 17, at Bosque Bello Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will follow at 12:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Fernandina Beach. She will be laid to rest at Bosque Bello Cemetery, Fernandina Beach, Florida.
Janewyll will be remembered for her kindness, dedication to education, love of family, and unwavering faith. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
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