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BORN
1936
DIED
2008
Janis Bender Obituary
Visitation: Friends are invited to gather in her honor 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Thompson's Harveson & Cole Funeral Home. Interment: private.
Memorials: Her memory may be honored with a donation to the American Cancer Society or the Humane Society of North Texas.
Janis Petta was born Dec. 13, 1936, in Fort Worth, daughter of the late Gurden and Pauline Robertson Petta, and was a lifelong resident of Fort Worth.
Janis was preceded in death by her husband, William "Tip" Bender.
Survivors: Children, Lyndi Pitts and her husband, Davis, and John Puff Jr. and his wife, Ambre; grandchildren, Lauren Pitts, Connor Pitts, Anthony Puff and Victoria Puff; and sister, Judy Petta Milne of Houston.
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for Janis Bender
July 12, 2008
Mom,
How fast the years do go by, as you once told me. You taught me so much in life but most of all you taught me how to laugh and have fun in spite of what life throws at you.
I will miss our talks and will miss laughing with you. When I was a teenager it was never a drag to hang out with you. My friends called you “the cool mom” and you were. You walked a great balance between being a parent and being my friend. I hope that Anthony and Victoria can say the same thing about me someday.
Holidays will be empty without you but Lyndi and I will always celebrate your memory when we are together.
The kids loved you so much and forever will. When I look at Victoria I will always see a reflection of you.
I never thought I could have the strength to stand by your side and watch you pass from this world to the next. For the past three years I watch cancer steal your smiles and your laughs, granted we had moments when we all could laugh and smile together but usually the smiles would fade as I knew the pain was great. What a blessing it was for Lyndi and me to see you smile at the moment you passed from this world. Thank you for letting that be our final memory of you. I know for fact that you are now with Grandmom and Papa and all our past loved ones and that brings me great peace and abundant joy.
I will spend the rest of my life honoring your memory and striving to be the son you always made me feel proud to be. Thank you for always having my back and being by strongest supporter.
Just like always…..
save me a seat…y’all don’t start without me, I’ll be there as soon as I can but I have work to do and I’ll be a little late. Tell Grandmom and Papa I love them and save me a piece of cake.
I love and miss you,
John
Larry and Loretta Graff
June 28, 2008
Janis was always a gracious lady. She welcomed us into the family immediately upon Ambre and John's engagement, of marriage .We will miss her smiles, and laughter and her calls. Holidays will be sadder without Her ! Our prayers are with you,Lyndi and John .We loved her.
Cathy Russum
June 27, 2008
May you rest in peace Jan. You were a very special person and will be missed.
Alice Drexel
June 27, 2008
John and Ambre
You and I may wonder why God took her home. But she doesn't. She is at this very moment, at peace in the presence of God.
With much love,
Alice Drexel
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Mike Shannon
June 27, 2008
John and family, I'm very sorry for the loss of your mom. We know she's in a better place now. Cherish the great memories and know that you will meet again one day. Anything I can do, please let me know.
anonymous
June 27, 2008
O, God, rest eternal grant to Janice and may your light perpetual shine upon her. May her soul through your mercy rest in peace.
O, Father, we give you heartfelt thanks for the good examples of Janice's children, John and Lyndi, who having finished their course, fulfilled their obligation in love, honor and duty. We ask now they find rest and fulfillment. Refresh their hearts in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen
Suzanne Parrish
June 27, 2008
John and Ambre,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you both during this time. I know this has been a long struggle for Janis and if it can be at all comforting it is nice to know that she is with our Lord and Savior now. May your memories of the time she was here on earth be filled with joy and happiness.
Suzanne Parrish
Sherry Hoover
June 26, 2008
I will miss you Jan . I have enjoyed the short time I new you .
Jane Hardin
June 26, 2008
Goodbye my friend. I will miss you.
Chad Hoker
June 26, 2008
Dear John,
I am sorry for your loss. Your mother lives on through your heart, soul and all the fantastic memories you shared with her. You are a reflection of who she is and everyday, for as long as you are on Earth, someone is graced with her presence through you. I am here for you anytime. God bless.
Your friend,
Chad Hoker
Letty Ann Welch
June 26, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with all the familyand Judy.
Ed "SONNY" Blalack
June 26, 2008
Janis,
Thank You for all of the wonderful times and memories that we shared over the past 58 years. You were my first love at age 13 and have continued to be my best female firend. I will miss your smile, your laughs, telephone calls, times we spend together and most of all YOU.
I know that you are in a much better place today and I hope to join you someday, Tell Gurden and Pauline Hello and that they relly did a fine job in helping you to become such a wonderful CHRISTIAN "LADY"
Good By for now
LOVED YOU ALWAYS
SONNY
June 26, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Thomas, Patti, Garrett, Gavin and
Lauren Smithhart
Frank Henry
June 26, 2008
John and Lyndi,
We have many fond memories of your mother. What a wonderful lady, she will be missed. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Frank Henry and family
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