QVC’s Jeanne Bice Dies At Age 71
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Jeanne Bice from Quacker Factory (courtesy of QVC)
The passing of a woman known for her bubbly personality and colorful clothing was a surprise to many at QVC. Former QVC host Patti Reilly, who often hosted with Bice on-air and remained great friends off-air, went to her Facebook page and remarked, “I love and adore you Jeanne. You have been a blessing in my life. I hope they have rhinestones in Heaven. Sparkle away, my beautiful friend!”
In addition, current host Jacque Gonzalez went to Facebook describing her difficulty when first hearing the news. “I wasn't sure if I was going to go on air after hearing about Jeanne Bice's passing - but our crew helped hold me together - Thank you. I kept thinking of Jeanne - who would have told me to go out and do my job with a smile. Thanks Jeanne - for always believing in me.”
On the Quacker Factor website, a moving note is displayed describing Bice’s beliefs that resonated with so many shoppers or Quackers. It reads, “Jeanne chose to love. She loved what she did-creating Quacker Factory clothes, with 'sparkle and shine'. Clothes that made people Happy.”
It goes on to say, “But most of all-above everything else-Jeanne loved the Quackers. 'They come as customers, they stay as friends,' she said over and over.”
Every show was unique with Bice and her QVC host. Proudly wearing her signature headband, Bice would interact with viewers with a Quack Quack instead of hello. Her conversations were intimate, unique and genuine. Even if viewers didn’t like her clothes, they enjoyed her company.
On her site, fans are reminded that the, “most important lesson was that Jeanne Bice taught the world how to laugh and smile. She taught us how to look at the good side of things. She taught us to Dream. She taught us to Believe. She taught us to love ourselves; who we are, just as we are.”
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Go rest high on that Mountain - Girl, your work on earth is done. - Go to Heaven a "Quackin", Love for the Father and the Son. - God Bless you Jeanne. - You will now have the honor of helping all the little Angels, to "cover up all of their "Hoo-Haws", and make them "Sparkle and Shine" a littel brighter.
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Jeanne you would make me laugh when I was so sad after my son was killed in a motorcycle accedent I will sure miss all your laughs but you and my son can laugh and have a party up in heaven ......
My mom introduced me to Jeanne & QVC, some years back. I was immediately drawn to Jeanne. I soon became a "mini-Quacker! We enjoyed watching Jeanne & purchased often. Since then, my mom has passed. I continued to watch Jeanne because in some small way Jeanne made me feel connected to her. They were both such great strong women! Heaven has a new, beautiful Angel!
Shine and Sparkle with God sweet Jeanne, who loved us all no matter what. We will miss your special way of making all of us feel so much better about ourselves.
Shine and Sparkle with God sweet Jeanne, who loved us all no matter what. We will miss your special way of making all of us feel so much better about ourselves.
I recorded all of the Quacker shows, and own so many of her clothes. She was truly a talented and gracious lady. I am stunned and saddened by her passing. Condolences to her family and friends. Jeanne you will be forever missed!!!
I cried when I heard of your passing. In our hearts you will never die. We will always be reminded of how wonderfully talented and loving you were as a person, and through your Quack Quack close line. Sparkle and shine in heaven like you did here on earth, Jeanne!
I tried to never miss a show of yours. I would find myself humming within the first half hour of watching you with your smile, laughter and sparkly clothes. You will truly be missed. I love you Jeanne Bice! You Rock!
Jeanne-I never met you, never talked to you on-air but I never missed your shows. On the day I learned you went to heaven I was wearing a top that was your last today's special value and I cried. I hope to meet you someday in Heaven and we can sparkle together!