Jeanette "Jan" Tolbert

My grandmother (Mama) has left a legacy that is the very embodiment of what it means to be a "woman". The way she lived her life epitomized the very standard that I wish to emulate by being spiritual, giving, nurturing, loving, forgiving, and caring. I will also remember her graceful manner, intelligence, and strength which are to be admired.

There are so many things that I will miss about Mama but I think our long talks in which she would share her endless wisdom are the most...

Unique, poised, gracious, encouraging and strong are just a few words that come to mind when I think of my Aunt Jan. Growing up, I can remember wanting to be just like her. Always watching how she carried herself, awed by her quiet grace and dignity and always a feeling of pride when similarities or comparisons to Aunt Jan were made. But Aunt Jan was in fact unique; there will never be another like her. She had a way of touching people, making us all feel special and unique in our own right....

To the family of my friend & confidant, "Jan" Tolbert!

Once in a while the Lord sends a precious gift to His children. He wraps them up in human flesh, sets an appointed time, then says our time is up. This is what He did for me when I met Jan. We often sent cards to each other that said, "I thank God for the gift of your friendship".
Many will say that you have loss your mother, sister, grandmother, great greatmother, et.al. I feel a deep void. But we did not lose Jan. The...

"We'll miss seeing her face
Her poise and her grace
With her soft spoken words
She encouraged our hearts"
– J. Cotton

I never took advantage of the opportunity to get to know my great aunt, Jan. She must have been a special lady, because my mom calls me "Jan" as well. The thing I remember most vividly was five or so years ago when I accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. Jan mailed me a card congratulating me. Her words were encouraging and full of...

I had the pleasure of working with Jan years ago in San Mateo County For the patients she touched and the coworkers she helped she will always be remembered for her spirit and compassion. Condolences to her family.

Soleng Tom

It was Jan who gave me the special nick-name "Brother". My special nick-name for her was "Jean". We both had a special bond that originated when I was 3 years old. She was one who I could talk to about any subject, anywhere, and anytime. We shared a lot of good times together, and I will miss her dearly. As with all my brothers and sisters, she knew that I loved her. I am happy that she is at rest, and we will see each other soon. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints....

As with all my sisters, Jan was a major influence in my life. I love and miss her.

My earliest memory of Jan was when I was about 5 or 6 years old. My other 2 older sisters had gotten into a heated argument which led to a physical fight. Jan came over to restore the peace. As I grew older I recognized that she was the peace-keeper in the family. I shared a few great moments with her but not as many as I would have liked because I was the baby girl of the family. Even though she was my big sister, I always respected her as a second mom. She will always be in my heart.

I remember Aunt Jan as always being well-dressed, well-spoken, and refined. I remembered she spoke softly as her mother, my grandmother did. We don't hear the word "lady" being spoken often nowadays, but Aunt Jan emulated that quality from my grandmother. She will be missed dearly.