PONDER, Janet - Of Flint, age 88, died Saturday, January 13, 2018.
Funeral service will be held 2pm Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Flint,
Minister Steve Cunningham officiating.
Burial in Crestwood Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to “His Ministry” Bristol Road Church of Christ food program or a charity of one’s choice.
Visitation 6-9pm Wednesday and 1pm Thursday until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Janet was born in Leachville, AK on June 13, 1929, the 8th of 10 children to Howard and Julia Brooks, who preceded her in death. After growing up in a farming community, she and Amos moved to Flint in 1949, where they raised their family. Once her children were grown, Janet was most generous with her time volunteering as a Hospice worker for over 10 years. Janet was a member of the Church of Christ from a young age and attended Bristol Road Church of Christ. She had a beautiful voice and loved to sing gospel hymns. Janet enjoyed quilting and was an excellent cook, often cooking for families in their time of need. She relished entertaining and spending time with friends and family.
Surviving are husband of 70 years, Amos Ponder;
children, Paula (Wendell) Jennings, Gary (Caryl) Ponder, Marla (Jim) Stone;
grandchildren, Suzan (Chris) Canipe, Kimiko (Sam) Boykin, Jennifer Jennings, Kristen Jennings, Rachel Stone, Brett (Masayo) O’Connor, Katie O’Connor (Grant Asher);
great-grandchildren, Saxon, Zoe, Lily June, Colin, and Payton.
She was preceded in death by her son, Larry Ponder.
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