Janet Christine May, a child of God, went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday evening, April 5, 2012 at 10:53 p.m. in the Indiana University Health–Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana. She was 61 years old and a resident of Marion, Indiana.
Janet was born in Plymouth, Indiana on July 8, 1950. Her father was Harold E. May. Her mother, who survives, is Pauline (Rains) Phillippe of Marion, Indiana.
Janet was a 1970 graduate of Myers Park High School in Charlotte, North Carolina where she excelled in Home Economics. She was a homemaker, caring for others, and dearly enjoyed crafting with ceramics, sewing and cooking.
She and her mother are members of the Brookhaven Wesleyan Church in Marion.
Janet is also survived by one brother, David L. (Diana) May of Marion, and two sisters; Cynthia L. (May) and her husband Mike Laughrun of Massanutten, Virginia, and Lorann Ruth (May) and her husband Donald Jennings of Tallahassee, Florida, along with several nieces and nephews. Joy May, her sister-in-love, of Capon Bridge, West Virginia and lifelong friend, Edna Keyser Wagoner of Plymouth also survive.
Her extended family includes members of the Maxine and Neil McLean Family of Plymouth and the Marilyn Kissinger Family of Walkerton, and the Ruth Rains Nelson Family of Oceanside, California and Tucson, Arizona.
She was preceded in death by an older sister, infant Judy May. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service for Janet to be held in the New Oakhill Cemetery Chapel on Tuesday, April 10, at 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow in the Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Pastor Jackie Michaelson of Fairmount Friends Church will officiate.
Memorial gifts may be given to World Gospel Mission, Richard Adkins Special Africa Project 01090-005, P. O. Box 948, Marion, Indiana.
Diana May says
To my sister-in-law who gave so much and asked for so little. Forever in my heart and prayers.
I love you……
Jenny Westbrook says
Polly,
It\’s been almost 9 years since we met on-line. We just got back from Boone\’s 9th B\’day party. His Birthday is tomorrow. I remember when he was in the hospital when he was 6 months old and soon after that I met you on-line. You helped me way back then and following your and Janet\’s life these many years have let me know that God is in control. Janet is free from her troubles here on this earth and she is now in her Heavenly home where one sweet day we will all get to see her. I have never met you nor Janet in real life but only by your sweet e-mails. Take care and my sympathy goes out to you and your family. Until next time…Jenny Westbrook Wetumpka, AL
Frieda Weaver says
My prayers and sympathy are extended to all the family. I\’m thankful to have been able to renew friendship with Janet and Pauline the last couple of years. May the Lord comfort and guide all of you.
Patricia Kuskye says
Dear Pauline I was sorry to hear of the death of your daughter. I doubt if you remember me as you were a good friend of my sister Betty Hartman Johnson. You have my sincere sympathy.
Pat (Hartman) Kuskye
Barbara Green says
My heart goes out to all the family.
We all loved our \”Little Munchin\”.
She was one very special lady. So sweet and loving.
I\’ve really missed having the family close these past years.
I shall continue to think of her when I look at the beautiful pink basket she made.
My love and Blessings to you all.
Barbara
Diana May says
To my sister-in-law who gave so much and asked for so little. Forever in my heart and prayers.
I love you……
Jenny Westbrook says
Polly,
It\’s been almost 9 years since we met on-line. We just got back from Boone\’s 9th B\’day party. His Birthday is tomorrow. I remember when he was in the hospital when he was 6 months old and soon after that I met you on-line. You helped me way back then and following your and Janet\’s life these many years have let me know that God is in control. Janet is free from her troubles here on this earth and she is now in her Heavenly home where one sweet day we will all get to see her. I have never met you nor Janet in real life but only by your sweet e-mails. Take care and my sympathy goes out to you and your family. Until next time…Jenny Westbrook Wetumpka, AL
Frieda Weaver says
My prayers and sympathy are extended to all the family. I\’m thankful to have been able to renew friendship with Janet and Pauline the last couple of years. May the Lord comfort and guide all of you.
Patricia Kuskye says
Dear Pauline I was sorry to hear of the death of your daughter. I doubt if you remember me as you were a good friend of my sister Betty Hartman Johnson. You have my sincere sympathy.
Pat (Hartman) Kuskye
Barbara Green says
My heart goes out to all the family.
We all loved our \”Little Munchin\”.
She was one very special lady. So sweet and loving.
I\’ve really missed having the family close these past years.
I shall continue to think of her when I look at the beautiful pink basket she made.
My love and Blessings to you all.
Barbara