Janet Ann Shope

1948 - 2021

JAMESTOWN — Janet Ann Shope, age 72, of Jamestown, OH, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 21, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 11, 1948 in Dayton, OH to the late Virgil and Anna Mary Lee (Eads). Janet married the love of her life, William "Bill" Shope, in Jamestown, OH on August 16, 1968 and began raising their family. She worked as an aide for the Xenia Nazarene School, retiring in 2009. Janet loved flower gardening, reading, and always pleased her husband and family with her rustic decorating. She loved animals and always had cats and/or dogs. She would always be dressed to the nines and her nails were always done. She will be most remembered for her award-winning smile, faithfulness, and love for her family. Janet is survived by her devoted husband of almost 53 years, Bill Shope; children, Darrell (Lisa) Shope of San Antonio, TX, Vincent Shope of Bowersville, OH, and Jesse (Rebecca) Shope of Jamestown, OH; 11 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Janet is preceded in death by her brother, Robert E. Lee. Visitation will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Bible Baptist Church, 1679 W. 2nd St., Xenia, OH 45385, with a funeral service following at 12:00 pm. Dr. David McClellan and Pastor Curtis Guest will be officiating. Burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery, Bowersville, OH. Flowers may be delivered to the church on Saturday from 9:00 – 11:00 am. Memorial donations may be made to the church. Due to COVID-19, face masks will be worn and social distancing will be observed. For more information and to view Janet's video tribute, please visit www.churchfuneralsdirect.com.