Jan Small
July 13, 1952 - April 9, 2022
Rock Hill, South Carolina - Mary Jeanette "Jan" Small, age 69, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022, with her husband, Ronnie, by her side as our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, took her by the hand and led her to her final resting place in Heaven.
Born and raised in Rock Hill, SC Jan is the daughter of the late William Harvey Maners and Mazel Jeanette Long Maners. She graduated from Rock Hill High School in 1970 and had a successful career as a District Sales Manager with Avon, Inc. for over 20 years, overseeing York, Chester and Lancaster counties. Jan achieved the "Circle of Excellence" five times with the company, always giving credit to her representatives. She was known throughout the Southeast district of Avon for her leadership, and was admired and loved by her many representatives. After retirement, she worked with her husband at his family business, Small's Food Center, in Kershaw, SC.
She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Small, her children and grandchildren who she loved as her own: Glen Small and his wife, Cheryl of Van Wyck, SC; Mary Margaret Thomas, her husband, Peter, and daughters Sarah, Kate and Anne Marie of Peachtree Corners, GA; and Lee Small, his wife, Camille, and daughters Elizabeth, Birdie and Natalie of Franklin, TN.
Jan is also survived by her brother Jimmy Maners and his wife, Mary Ward Maners of Rock Hill, SC along with their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren: Dr. Ann Maners and Dr. Alex Pappas of Charleston, SC, and son, Christopher Pappas of Brooklyn, NY and daughter Athena Pappas Mogil and her husband, Jared of Brooklyn, NY; Cindy and Frank Wilkerson of Rock Hill, SC and sons Benjamin Wilkerson of Charlotte, NC, and Tripp Wilkerson, his wife Laura Lee and their children Helen and Matt of Rock Hill, SC; Mike and Tammi Maners of Rock Hill, SC, and sons Barrett Maners of Rock Hill, SC, and Jimmy Maners, his wife Montie, and their children Connelly and James of Augusta, GA. She was preceded in death by her nephew, Jimbo Maners and great-nephew, Brien Wilkerson.
Jan was a treasured friend to many and never met a stranger. Her love for others defined who she was as a person. She was a member of First ARP Church. Jan was always listening, praying as a dedicated Prayer Warrior, and caring for everyone she encountered. She loved spending time with her family and friends, whether it was at Lakes Wateree, Wylie or Hartwell, the Clemson football games, the Carolina Cup or just hanging out with her loved ones wherever they gathered. She would arrive immaculately dressed and light up the room with her contagious smile and spirit, making everyone feel uniquely special and loved. She will be greatly missed.
Services will be held Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 2pm at First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, 201 East White Street, Rock Hill, SC 29730. Visitation with the family will be held immediately after the service on Saturday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in memory of Jan Small to her church, the First Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church (mailing address above) or online: https://app.clovergive.com/app/giving/firs201127.
Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel is assisting the Small family and condolences may be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net.

Jan died of a massive and sudden stroke. Live every day like it's your last she would have said. We'll miss you.