JANE WICHLEP

1943-2022

Jane Pruitt Wichlep was born in Abilene, Texas on July 5, 1943, the daughter of Francis and Edith Pruitt. She was an active member of Abilene’s First Baptist Church where she participated in Sunday school and choir. Jane commenced piano lessons at a young age and developed into an especially talented piano player. She also studied and loved ballet. She participated in numerous musical productions and talent competitions. Jane was a cheerleader and graduated from Abilene High School with honors in 1962.

Jane was an avid reader of early English Literature. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Baylor University in 1965.

While at Baylor she met and after graduation, married John O. Houchins with whom she had a son, John Walker of Winston Salem, NC and a daughter, Heather Houchins Morrow of Houston, TX. In 1983, Jane married Fred Wichlep of Galveston, TX.

Jane was a devoted and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother and friend to many. She had a keen mind and a wonderful sense of humor. Jane was a runner and exercise enthusiast. She enjoyed hobbies including ballet classes, playing Bridge, attending the Opera, traveling abroad and reading. After her children were established in school, Jane went to work outside her home where she flourished and built a successful career in the legal field. She was Executive Assistant to Wayne Fisher, founding partner for over thirty years.

In addition to her children, Jane is survived by her sister, Janice Ashton; her son-inlaw, Douglas Morrow; her husband, Fred Wichlep; and step-daughters, Lauren Wichlep, Yvonne Nichols and Sharon Strickland.

The family is exceedingly grateful to the professional and talented staff at Hudson Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center, Bryan, Texas for the exceptional care provided to Jane during the last year of her life.

In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Jane’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 (www. alz.org).