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for Janet Clayborne
Wanda Davis
August 11, 2013
Strange, but I am just finding out on someone's FaceBook page, that Janet had passed back in November 2012, when I was moving doing that time and did not have access to the news or have my tv or computer hooked up. I am totally shocked! I am sending late condolences to her family today and also paying tribute to one of the finest and classiest women that ever lived. Janet will be sorely missed in this community. I had gotten so accustomed to seeing her and chatting with her during so many community evens such as the Roots Festival, as well as always looked forward to purchasing jewelry and other items from her! Her conversations were always so stimulating and fun! Such a pleasant and wonderful woman! I know that God welcomed her home to be one of His angels, and she is now receiving eternal rest from all her labors and works! I am very saddened to find this out today. Janet will always be remembered with the fondest thoughts! Farewell, sister!
Sherrry Garth
December 9, 2012
To the family of Janet Clayborn Peace be unto you .... What a privaledge to know and be friends with such a lovely, and loving soul. When Janet and I talked last she shared with me the thoughts of the last diagnosis...... She affirmed to me she was good with it and she looked me in the eyes and repeated "I'm ok"..... well my sweet Angel you are ok n heaven with God,Jesus & Angels of God.R.I.P. my friend.
shawnica thompson
December 5, 2012
I miss you very much. I know ur my heavenly angel. Your are a very special person and impacted many people. I know your watching down and I hope I make u proud. You are my angel.
Robi Berry
November 27, 2012
To, Everett, De-De and the entire family; my prayers go out to you. I was deeply sadden when i found out of Mrs. Janets passing. She was truly an angel with alot of good sent from God himself. May God keep and bless all of you for the day's ahead.
November 27, 2012
And to him/her that endureth to the end...To Carl and the family of the lovely Sis. Janet, I extend my deepest condolences in her homegoing. I pray for your strength and comfort during this "temporary" separation from Janet, for we know that she loved the Lord and we will see her again. Carl, I remember how excited you were when you shared the story of your proposal to this fine lady and how her face beamed when we spoke about you at her business. It was written all over both your faces how much you loved one another. You honored your wedding vows and blessed each other until death took her from this earth but not your heart. God knew she was tired and surely God knows best, so He bid her to come on home and get her rest. Keep on allowing God to order your steps and you will make it through.
Always in Christ,
Jo Etta Allen
Maxine Lee
November 27, 2012
Carl and family, please accept my sincere condolences on your loss of such a sweet, beautiful, bright & wonderful person. May precious memories comfort and keep you during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Alesia Miller
November 26, 2012
To Mary, Antoine, and the rest of the Lewis/Givens Family: My family, the Miller/Wilson family - my brother's were the Hawk Brother Twins, Ronald & Rodney - lived across the street from you all during our childhood on Jefferson St. I remember the Lewis family parents as well as all the sisters and your brother. Mary would come over and play the game of Jacks with us (and she was GOOD!!!!), and Antoine was good friends with my younger brother, Stafford ('Baby Bro'). I remember De-De and Everett as well but they were a bit younger. Our condolences goes out to your entire family in the loss of Janet and also in the previous passing of your brother Willie. Wishing God's Blessings and peace to you all. Sincerely, Alesia Miller & the rest of the Miller family (Ms. Sarah, Valerie and Stafford).
Gem & Family
November 26, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with Janet's family and friends left behind. Please find comfort at Psalm 46:1.
Zelda (Tiny) Hall Drake
November 25, 2012
Dee Dee and Everett Mary the Clayborne & Lewis family, I'm so sorry for your loss, heart felt sympathy go out to you all. Just know that God have another beautiful angel in his garden because she was an angel here on earth. She was a loving ,kind, caring person that never had a ill word towards anyone...I just heard of Janet's passing . I loved Janet like a big sister. It have really crushed me to find out about her passing and not be able to be there... Janet will be missed so very much. Dee Dee and Everett if there's anything that I can do please don't hesitate to contact me.. I know that our Lord God will continue to comfort and keep you..
Kendra Jones
November 23, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
A beautiful soul, a beautiful person. God has called u for a reason. Be at rest be at peace as u will live forever in our hearts. Never forgotten.
Bonita Smith
November 22, 2012
Loved and proud of such a wonderful and beautiful woman, as she was a dear business neighbor on Burt Rd. Very classy, encouraging and helped me through my son's death. God truly has an Angel.
marie spicer
November 22, 2012
I met Janet when I lived on Florence Ave. A wonderful person she was.Please know that you will be in my thought and prayers. May you find peace in your heart in the days ahead. God Bless.
Min. Toni and Lynn Johnson
November 21, 2012
To Carl and Family--there are no words to express the shock and dismay we felt upon learning of Dear Janet's passing. God truly blessed us to know her warmth, kindness and love. She will be missed sorely here, but welcomed with joy in heaven! Please know that we are praying that you will feel the peace of God surrounding you during this difficult time. Sincerely, Min. Toni Johnson and Lynn Johnson
Soreyda Begley
November 21, 2012
Mrs. Janet was like a mother to me, we expend hours and hours talking about many things that we both love and wanted to do. I respect and admire her very much and I feel lucky to have know her. My sincere condolences to her family, she sure will be missed.
Bonita Webb Watkins
November 21, 2012
To the family of Janet, My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this time of sorrow, may the Lord continue Blessing you all.
TOMMY WILLIAMS
November 21, 2012
My condolences to the family. Janet was a great UI Director,caring,compassionate and treated everyone with respect.
Elder, Baron Greenwade
November 21, 2012
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Janet's passing, She and I were friends from Jefferson Street. To the family I know this ia a great loss, but keep in mind, 2 Cor. 5:8 to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Sometimes when death comes we get angry with God, but don't be angry, and it's ok to be sad, and even cry, keep in mind that Jesus wept, but then reflect back over the years God allowed you to share with such a beautiful person. My prayers will continually be with the family.
Linda Wheeler Williams
November 21, 2012
Janet is a Cousin I always admired! She was beautiful, smart and greeted everyone with a smile. Uncle Boss and Aunt Clara Mae would be proud of the life she lived. My condolenses to her husband, children, sisters, brother and loved ones.
Sherrice Byrd-Reese
November 21, 2012
Everett & DeShawn you are in my prayers. May God Bless you and give you strength at this difficult time. Just find peace in the fact that she will suffer no more.
Johanna Huffman
November 21, 2012
To DeShawn, Everett and family I am so sorry to hear of Janet's passing. She always had a quick smile, words of encouragement and a hug for me. Be as strong as she taught you to be and keep your belief. God bless you all.
November 21, 2012
We will keep the family in our prayers, she will surely be missed by us.
Love, Gonda and Lillie Smith
Cynthia Bryant
November 21, 2012
I salute you my sister on a life well lived. I will cherish the memories. Peace and comfort to your family.
Rene & JC Mitchell
November 21, 2012
To my sweet soul sister you certainly will be missed. We will miss seeing your smiling face at the events and conferences. We learned a lot from my dear sweet sister. You have left your earthly vessel to receive your heavenly crown, well done thy good and faithful servant. Carl you and your family are in our prayers! Respectfully yours
Lillian Spady
November 20, 2012
To the Clayborne and Givens family, Janet was an incredible and beautiful woman. I was blessed to have met her many years ago. Although we didn't see each other often, when we did she always offered a smile, a hug and kind words. May you find comfort in your fond memories, knowing that she is at peace and watching over each of you.
November 20, 2012
We are praying for the family during this time of bereavement. God bless, Ron and Vanessa Jackson
November 20, 2012
We worked for Ms. Clayborne in Unemployment Insurance in Frankfort. She was a wonderful director and was an inspiration to us. We love her and will miss her. Sheila Potter and Larry Moore. Our sympathy to her family and other friends.
Jared Watson
November 20, 2012
Janet was a wonderful person. May our God and Savior bless and keep the Family at this time.
Tracye Davis
November 20, 2012
Everette & DeShawn....my prayers are with you!
Marianne Blodgett
November 20, 2012
I am greatly saddened that we no longer have Janet in this life. She was a woman of great intelligence and class. Her work reflected her deep compassion for others. May The Lord bless her husband and children as they deal with the loss of such a wonderful person.
Le Datta Grimes
November 20, 2012
I kept wishing it wasn't you, my friend. Kept wishing. Kept wishing. Kept wishing. Now, my only wish for you is more heaven. More heaven, more heaven, more heaven. For you. My friend. Love you, L.
Beverly Warren
November 20, 2012
May God bless you family in this time of sorrow. Janet was a wonderful friend, wife and mother. I will always remember her fondly. May she rest in peace.
Brian White
November 20, 2012
To DeShawn and Everett, I had no idea Aunt Janet was ill. You guys are in my prayers and we love you. Feel free to contact me anytime 859-608-2065. May the Almighty bless, comfort, and keep you thur this time in your life. Aunt Janet was one of the sweetie women I have ever known and she was like that all the time. What an wonderful woman!!!
Dewey Jr & Margaret Fogle Sweat
November 20, 2012
Givens Family,Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
Gertie Richardson
November 20, 2012
Carl and family, words cannot express my sympathy for tha loss that
you all have at this time. You have my Prayers. Surely Rite Aid is gonna miss her beautiful smile, and her positive words, May God Bless You all and give you peace, we know Janet is at peace
Louella Garrett, Clement
November 20, 2012
To DeShawn and Everett and the Givens and Clayborne families, I am truly sorry for your loss. An angel has descended into heaven. May god be with you all.
Antoinette Hagans
November 20, 2012
To Deshawn im so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
CHARLOTTE JENNINGS
November 20, 2012
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Debbie Cole
November 20, 2012
Janet will truly, truly be missed...Her friendship was priceless...
Gwen Summers
November 20, 2012
To Carl and Family, my heart felt sympathy goes out to each of you. May God bless and give comfort.
Nekiter Chenault
November 20, 2012
To my friend DeShawn Gordan,the Clayborne and Givens Families, words can not express the feeling you all have today or in the months to come and the years that will follow,some will be days of sorrow and many days full with laughter,just thinking about all the wonderful memories. You all have such a very strong,talented and gifted woman with a beautiful smile. Janet will always be our Guardian Angel, such a Blessing to have known her. Our Prayers are with you.
Wanda Sidney- Green
November 20, 2012
To The Clayborne Family:
Mt heartfelt condolences on the passing of such a beautiful Woman. She always greeted me with a hug and a smile. I'll never forget her beautiful personality and the love she showed for people. She is now resting in the arms of our Lord and Savior. God Bless you all during these darkest hours but we'll see her again with open arms. God be with you always.
Sis. Patrice K. Muhammad
November 20, 2012
Carl and family: What an impact Janet made on me when I arrived in Lexington. My positive interaction with her made me feel like this would be a good place to call home if such a woman was produced here. Such an incredibly kind, generous and beautiful woman could never be forgotten. I will remember her fondly and often. May Allah (God)bless you all with fond memories of Janet's life well lived.
Andrea James
November 20, 2012
Givens/Clayborne Family, Please accept my condolences. Janet made a positive impact in my life. She was a mentor showing dedication to community that is exemplary. I'm happy to have known her.
Tammy Stevens
November 20, 2012
Carl and Family
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Tammy and Family
Rochelle Caywood
November 20, 2012
Carl and Family
It can be so hard to face the new year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Your Baby Sis & Family
Anthony Newton
November 20, 2012
To Carl and the family words can not express the feeling you have today or in the months an years to follow,there will be days of sorrow and lots of days with laughter,just thinking of the many memories you have of such a very strong and gifted WOMAN,we talk all the time about leader,but Janet was a Leader of leaders. We learned a lot from her,She was a woman of COMPASSION my what a gift to have.She will not be an Angel for some.But a Guardian Angel for many. ALL I CAN SAY NOW IS THANK YOU (JANET)not a period but a comma your journey has just begun
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