Nicole Violet

Janowski

Nicole Violet Janowski, 33, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2026, at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Temple, Texas, surrounded by her family. Born on August 17, 1993, in Erie, Pennsylvania, Nicole made her home in McGregor, Texas.

From an early age, Nicole had a love for music. During her childhood, she enjoyed playing the trumpet and guitar and was involved in Girl Scouts. Music remained a special part of her life, and she especially loved singing and writing songs. It was a creative expression of who she was and a passion she carried with her throughout her life.

Nicole was a graduate of New Braunfels High School. She will be remembered and deeply missed by those whose lives she touched, especially her beloved children, Grayson and Sterling, who will forever carry her love with them.

She is survived by her children, Grayson and Sterling Elliot; her mother, Liz Janowski; her father, Mike Janowski; her grandmother, Beverly Janowski; and her siblings, Sean Janowski, Jeremy Janowski, and Christie Bruns. She also leaves behind extended family members, including numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and loved ones who will cherish her memory.

Nicole was preceded in death by her son, Bruce Kain Elliot; her grandfathers, Ted Janowski and Eddie Killgore; her grandmother, Irene Sweeden; and several great-grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to the teachers and principal at McGregor Elementary, the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White in Temple, the McGregor Fire and Rescue Department, and the numerous law enforcement agencies and private individuals who assisted in the efforts to find Nicole. Their care, compassion, and dedication will never be forgotten.

Visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. at Cole Funeral Home in McGregor, Texas. Burial will follow at McGregor Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the McGregor ISD Life Skills Programs in honor of Nicole Janowski.

May the memories of Nicole's life, the songs she loved, and the love she leaves behind bring comfort to those who mourn her passing.