Janette Cranford Obituary

Janette B. Cranford, Liverpool, passed away at Harrisburg Hospital on the evening of April 11th, 2013 at the age of 83. She was born on April 12, 1929 in LaGrange, Georgia, daughter of the late Anna Belle & John Driver Burgess. She is survived by her husband Louis Cranford of 54 years. Survivors also include sons, Charles and Louis, sister Janie Beckom in Jasper, TX, godson David McLeod, and goddaughter Rahmeka Cox of North Carolina. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.
Janette studied medicine at Tulane University but decided to pursue a career in business. She was involved in art, philosophy, and her community. She was an acquaintance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and an avid supporter of human rights. Her physical presence will be missed but her spirit, loveliness, and humor will be remembered forever. There will be a small memorial service held for family members, in Virginia Beach, VA on April 20, 2013, as Janette wished to be cremated and her soul set free to the ocean she loved so much.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Blessed Hope Bible Church, 9 Witmer Road, Liverpool, PA 17045. www.pennlive.com/obits

Published by Patriot-News on Apr. 20, 2013.
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Louis, Lou and Chuck. We will always remember what a great and giving lady Jan was. We had some great times with her over the years and she will never be forgotten.

The Tenney Family

April 23, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the Cranford family. Jan and I worked together for many years at USF&G and shared lots of laughs. She was a wonderful, generous person.

Betsy Fisher

April 23, 2013

My sincere sympathy to you Chuck and your family. May God Bless you all. Love, Ellyne James

April 23, 2013

chuck so sorry to hear of your moms passing...your in my thoughts daily take care paul filicko...pittsburgh

April 22, 2013

Charles, I will keep you & your family in my prayers.

Angelique

April 22, 2013

Charles Cranford

April 21, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the Cramford Family for the loss of their loved one.my prayers are with her and the family.

Patti Cranford Jones

April 21, 2013

Charles Cranford

April 21, 2013

Charles Cranford

April 21, 2013

Charles Cranford

April 21, 2013

I was mrs cranfords caregiver it was a pleasure taking care of her and my sorrows for the family. I was the one who worked night shift and placed her on her side as she liked to sleep that way. She was very sweet and never complained. She will be missed.

serena zimmerman

April 21, 2013

My deepest sympathy for the Cranford family in their time of loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sonja Parr

April 20, 2013

I was very privileged to have have her as my aunt. She always made me feel special. I will miss her.

Dale Hawkins

April 20, 2013

I was very privileged to have her as my aunt. She always made me feel special. I will miss her

Dale Hawkins

April 20, 2013

I was very privileged to have had her as my aunt. She always made feel special and loved.

Sake Hawkins

April 20, 2013

I feel very blessed to have been a small part of Mrs. Cranford's life. She lived a very diverse life, walked many roads. She brought joy with her each time I saw her, and it is with joy that I will remember her.
Sincerely,
Lisa Jones

April 20, 2013

Our Aunt Janette will be missed so very much and we send prayers and our love to the family at this difficult time. Greg and Debbie Armstrong

April 20, 2013

You will be missed Aunt Janette, but never ever forgotten. You will live on in our hearts. Love, Peggy and Family

Peggy Bailey

April 20, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

David Bender

April 20, 2013

Condolences to Janette's family. An amazing lady has ended her journey among us and moved on to her next.

Marsha Jenakovich

April 20, 2013

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