Jeanne received her B.A. from Florida Atlantic University. She studied oil painting three additional years under a master artist. She developed art curriculum for the College of William and Mary’s gifted and talented program. In 2017, Jeanne received an Honorary Degree from The College of William and Mary. She is a published author of the book, Losing Todd: A Mother’s Journey, Finding Peace in My Heart; and illustrator to children’s books, Animals That Come From All Around Our Wonderful World and The Day I had to wear a Neckties, The Story of Andrew Mellon.
Of the cover painting, Jeanne says, “This painting is dear to my heart. The Patriot Guard Riders were there for us both at Arlington National Cemetery as well as Todd’s Celebration of Life in Williamsburg, VA. They were there protecting us from the Westboro Cult.” Jeanne writes about them in her book. “…The Patriot Guard Riders stood with honor and respect inside the gates of Arlington National Cemetery knowing all too well the sacrifice that had been given by Todd and by the family…Their role that day and every day in their service was to honor and show the deepest respect for an American hero. ..”
Jeanne has designed 4 monuments. Three stand in the Monument Plaza at the Veterans Center on Merritt Island. The fourth sits on the Monument Walk of the National Cemetery of Cape Canaveral in Scottsmoor, FL. Jeanne enjoys painting many different subjects in oils on canvas. She also creates Byzantine style Icons using egg tempera. In addition, Jeanne has created many paintings including The Station of the Cross for St. David’s by the Sea Church in Cocoa Beach.
The cover painting is included in a series of twenty-one paintings entitled Losing Todd: A Mother’s Journey. For many years the paintings were exhibited in Brevard Country as well as the Rotunda of the Florida State Capitol, TAPS, Washington DC, Compassionate Friends, and the Orange County Convention Center to name a few venues. Today the paintings are the property of The Muscarelle Museum of Art of The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA. The entire series can be viewed at https://www.1lttoddweaver.org/the-paintings