Fuquay-Varina, NC: Mrs. Jane Elizabeth Becker DeBruycker, 76, of Fuquay-Varina, NC passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Canandaigua, NY, the daughter of the late Raymond and Edna Smith Becker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Carl Becker and sister, Carol Hlywa.
Jane was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. She never met a stranger and loved to talk to everyone. Jane baked cookies frequently for family, friends, and neighbors. She also visited and helped others in times of need and support. She was famous for her frosted Christmas cookies and apple pies. During the Christmas holiday, she baked thousands of Christmas cookies and would deliver them to family and friends on giant holiday plates. Jane and her sister, Carol, won first and second place for their apple pies in the New York State fair. When she wasn’t cleaning or cooking, Jane enjoyed crocheting, entering sweepstakes, and researching new recipes. After years of entering sweepstakes, she won an all-expense paid cruise to the Bahamas. In her later years, Jane gave the family gifts in triplicate from the Home Shopping Network.
Family and friends are invited to call from 5-7PM on Friday, July 14, 2023 at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 8624 Main Street in Honeoye. A Memorial Service will take place at 11AM on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at the Canadice Methodist Church, 5945 Canadice Hill Road in Springwater, NY. Interment will immediately follow at Canadice Corners Hill Cemetery, 5945 Canadice Hill Road in Springwater, NY. Following the interment, a luncheon will be held in the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Guardian Angel Thrift Store, 742 N. Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com