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Janae Hornsby Obituary
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One of seven children killed inside the Plaza Towers Elementary School, JaNae loved to draw and sing. She loved being the center of attention, her father said.
JaNae's house, just three blocks from the school, also was destroyed by the tornado. Her father wanted to go back to the property to see if he could find a few of JaNae's things to keep.
"JaNae was the life of the party. If JaNae was there you were having a good time. She liked to sing, be a big sister, be a big cousin. She liked to draw," he said, smiling, as he remembered his little girl.
As family gathered to make funeral arrangements and comfort one another, Hornsby looked behind him into the house.
"If she was here she would just have everybody laughing and she would be in the midst of everything. She loved the spotlight," he said.
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Janea was my friend. She was my very first best friend. She would sing her heart out. She was the one who inspired me to be a singer . One day, ill held a tribute to her. Hoping she hears me up there.
Felecia Hill
January 22, 2017
Sweet little Angel Janae,
We will always remember you.
You use to come over next door to play with Elijah.
I caught on to the little crush you had on him.
You were so Sweet and Bossy...
LOL....
We miss you very much and we know that Heaven has a little Angel.
Life is something else and as I reflect back to those times with you, Jocelyn and Neecie tears pour from my eyes.
So many questions in life.
So many things we will never understand.
I THANK OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN for the blessing of having known you.
For you were born into this life an Angel.
Who's assignment was short but impact everlasting.
THANK YOU, JANAE!!!
We Love You!!!
k willis
June 18, 2016
So sorry for the loss of your sweet baby girl. God Bless you all.
Kiri Riccio
April 7, 2016
This is for you sweet little angel Janae you are precious and you are home and saved
May 20, 2015
This is for you sweet little angel!
Mikela
May 20, 2015
You will be in the hearts of everyone that knew you. Please watch over your father and family.
January 2, 2014
And I will rejoice in Jerusalem and exult in my people; No more will there be heard in her the sound of weeping or a cry of distress.” Isa 65:19. A wonderful promise that Janae Hornsby is surely missed prayers go out for all the families and friends.
November 13, 2013
May the God of all comfort be there for the family of little Janae. 1 Cor 1:3,4 . Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
July 30, 2013
“Do put my tears in your skin bottle. Are they not in your book?”—PSALM 56:8
June 28, 2013
Please accept my condolences for the loss of your precious child,as a mother I can feel the pains,the inner emotions during this time of grief. May you find comfort in knowing that our creator knows and feels the pain you are going throuht Exodus 3:7 and Isaiah 63:9
Deborah E
June 18, 2013
Sincere. sympathy to the family in the loss of your loved one. May you be comforted and have peace in the days ahead. Romans 15:33
June 14, 2013
Thinking of your family
June 7, 2013
June 8,2013
To Hornsby Family :
“My soul certainly feels a loathing toward my life. I will give vent to my concern about myself. I will speak in the bitterness of my soul!” (Job 1:2, 18, 19; 10:1)
So talking about your feelings to a trusted friend can bring a measure of relief. (Proverbs 17:17)And rest assured that you are loved b our Almighty God.
take care!
-anonymous-
Teresa Graves
June 3, 2013
Janae will be missed. My daughter Tamar and janae went to mill wood from pre-k to second grade. Tamar attended services and sleeps with janae picture under her pillow and said that janae is her guardian angel. My prayers go out to you all.
D Sivacek
June 2, 2013
This beautiful girl is in God's arms. May your beautiful memories comfort you always.
Cheryl Ross
June 2, 2013
My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to Janae's family. I pray that God gives you peace, comfort and understanding during this difficult time. May God bless the Hornsby family.
L Wright
June 1, 2013
May God comfort and guide the family through this difficult time.
julia tripp
June 1, 2013
When I heard about your loss of this beautiful child, it touched my heart and I wanted to offer my condolences to the Hornsby family. God Bless and protect your family and may Janae be the angel that watches over little Jia.
Teresa Edwards-Stevenson
May 31, 2013
I am so very sorry for your loss! My prayer is that God will provide you with the comfort and strength you need to carry on. Your family will forever be in my prayers. Your father was there for me when we laid my mother to rest, so I choose to be there for you and your family as well. Sincerely, Teresa Edwards-Stevenson
DORIS COVINGTON
May 31, 2013
Words cannot express my sympathy for you. God's little Angel went away far to soon. My prayers are with you all. May God's peace be with you until you can see your little Angel again in Heaven!
Williams Family
May 31, 2013
May god comfort and give you strength at this time. To know that Janae is with her mother in heaven looking down on her family, as an Angel from heaven.Let this day not be sadden as she is laid to rest today.But let us be rejoiced cause she is present with the lord. May God Be with the family at this time.
Frederic Brown
May 31, 2013
May God comfort the family in this time of sorrow and may his Angel Ja'Nae be welcomed into God's Kingdom of Heaven. What a beautiful girl who has touched the hearts and lives of so many through her wonderful smile and charm. God Is her protector (Psalm 91). My prayers and condolences are for the family.
May 30, 2013
Hornsby Family
Praying God's strength and comfort for you now and always
Dee Stafford Jefferson
Moore,Okla
Pauline Cherry
May 30, 2013
Our prayer are with the family at this time.May God keep you in his care.
Shelly Ho
May 30, 2013
My prayers are with your family. I never knew her but can feel how much she is still loved simply by the words spoken by her family. What a beautiful angel we have now.
May 30, 2013
My deepest sympathy. May God comfort your family during this difficult hour.
May 30, 2013
Dear Hornsby Family:
GOD IS...and all is well! Trust HIM to wipe away all your tears--today and always. You are loved!
Rev. Claudette Sims
(recent transplant to Okla from Hous)
May 30, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Asia Dove
May 30, 2013
Although we're far apart in distance our hearts will always be close. My condolences and deepest sympathy to you cousin. I love you all always. Find strength in times of sorrow knowing that there is always love in God.
Colleen Evans
May 29, 2013
My prayers are with your family.
D Jones
May 29, 2013
I love you guys. Ja'Nae was a beautiful child from amazing people.
James D
May 29, 2013
She will be the Star shining brightly in the sky. RIP Ja'Nae
troylyn-crayton- jefferson & family
May 29, 2013
to the hornsby family, earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal, your in my daily prayers and god bless you all.what a precious angel.
Darcie Sivacek
May 28, 2013
Beautiful child
D Sivacek
May 28, 2013
Beautiful sweet girl, in God's arms. She is Love as her dad said in interview. Love to her family I pray memories bring you comfort.
KATHY SCHLOTTERBECK
May 28, 2013
R.I.P. SWEET CHILD GOD HOLDS YOU IN HIS ARMS
cecilia
May 27, 2013
so sorry to hear of the passing of your sweet daughter. you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Just know that she is in God's loving arms and that "thru the storm you do not walk alone... God is carrying you."
Charice Ryals
May 27, 2013
I am praying for your comfort and peace of mind.
Demetrice Johnson
May 27, 2013
Its been some time since i've seen JaNea Im so sadden by this.I will keep praying for GOD to ease your pain.She was a sweet little girl.
May 27, 2013
I'm so sadden about little Janae death! and all the other victims! I pray for your family Mr. Hornsby that God holds you'll hearts and also janae mother family. I pray God keep them and ease their pain also! I will continue to keep you'll in my prayers!!
May 26, 2013
To the Hornsby family,take heart for God has said"Anyone dwelling in the secret place of the Most High will procure himself lodging under the very shadow of the Almighty One."...pslm.91:1...~~~~~~~...q
Gerry Pinion
May 26, 2013
I am so very saddened for the loss of your beautiful daughter. I smile when I read about how she was one to keep people smiling with her humor. Her gift of singing seemed to cheer so many. Mr. Hornsby, as a single parent, I want to tell you that you raised a wonderful child. I truly ache for you and Janae's little sister. Her extended family is also in my thoughts and prayers? I wish I could help in you pain but since I can not I promise to keep your daughters memory in my heart forever.
God Bless you and your family.
Respectfully yours,
Gerry Pinion
Kimberley Garrett-Banks
May 25, 2013
To the Hornsby Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Keep praying & the Lord will get you through this. Janae is in a better place now. Everyday that passes it will get better. Just know that the day will come when you will see her again. God Bless....
May 24, 2013
RIP Little Angel my sympathy too the familly so sorry for your lost.
Rev & Mrs Willie Hutchings Jr
May 24, 2013
You all are in our prayers. May God bless, comfort and keep you. My the happy memories of your love one comfort you in years to come.
RENEE
May 24, 2013
My heart and thoughts are with you during your time of sorrow!!! I pray the Lord will strengthen you and give you comfort. I will keep you lifted up in prayer. My heart goes out to you. Blessed those who mourn for they will be comforted. Matthew 5v4. I pray God will bless you and keep his loving arms around you. I am praying for you, your family and the enitre community. God Bless You!
Lovingly Renee from Cleveland Ohio
The Earland Family
May 24, 2013
Please accept my sincere condolences at this time. It is obvious that your family will miss this special person in your lives. May the peace promised in God's word (John 14:27) be active and may you all be helped to endure these times.
Elaine Hill
May 23, 2013
Bless you Grama Hornsby....all our prayers to you and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Patti
May 23, 2013
"I sing because I'm happy
I sing because I'm free
His eye is on the sparrow
And I know he watches me"
May the peace of Christ that passes all understanding be with her loved ones
today and always.
May 23, 2013
My heart truly goes out to this family she seems like she was a very happy child & like it was stated the life of the party keep hope alive better days are ahead!
Marilyn Black
May 23, 2013
To the Hornsby family,words can not explain,what I feel today.I will just pray,pray and pray. And maybe one day we can understand it all. Rest In Peace,Lil Miss. Hornsby.
Wendy Emrich
May 23, 2013
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Beautiful daughter . Rest in peace Janae .
Kari Ellis-Shook
May 23, 2013
Joshua, I am so sorry for the loss of your precious little girl. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Scott Chamberland
May 23, 2013
Please accept my Deepest Sympathies
Maryellen
May 23, 2013
My sincerest sympathies for this dear little angel, Janae Hornsby. May God Bless and keep you. R.I.P. Janae.
Tammy Long
May 22, 2013
My prayers are with the family. May God comfort and take care of you all.
Claudia
May 22, 2013
May the Lord of lords comfort you and wrap his loving arms around your family during this time of unspeakable pain. Your family will remain in our prayers.
Muriel
May 22, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the parents and family of Janae. So very sorry for your loss. May God give you peace during this diffcult time.
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