Janet E. Twyman

JANET E. TWYMAN was born on August 18, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri. Jan, the best loved and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend went to be with her Lord March 13, 2006 surrounded by her loving family and friends in her home in Friendswood, TX. Jan's family settled in Friendswood, TX after living in 11 different states and the countries West Germany and Saudi Arabia. Jan graduated from Garnett, KS High School in 1950. She attended Ottawa University, KS where she met her loving husband, Gayle. Jan and Gayle were married December 22, 1951. Jan continued to work on her degree, take care of her family and mentor to all throughout her life as a dedicated Christian. She obtained a BS Degree in Education from the University of Houston CLC and an MS Degree from the University of Oklahoma. She was a member of the Eastern Star and member of the First Methodist Church, Pearland, TX. The family would like express gratitude and thanks to the members of the Christus VNA Home Hospice and Palliative Care Group for their compassionate and loving care. They helped her remain in a caring, loving environment in her home. Preceding her in death are her sons, Charles and John and her father, Rev. Roy E. Jones. Jan is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Col. Gayle F. Twyman, USMC (Ret.); son, Fred Twyman; daughter, Cheryl Maughmer and son-in-law Lynn; grandchildren, Jason Twyman, Ashley Twyman, Cory Maughmer, and Austin Twyman. She is also survived by her mother, Frieda Jones; sister, Phyllis Williams and brother-in-law, Don; and sister, Rebecca Adair. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The visitation will be Thursday, March 16, 2006 from 6:00-9:00 P.M. at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home, 311 N. Friendswood Drive, Friendswood, Texas 77546 (281) 992-7200. The Memorial Service will be Friday, March 17, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church of Pearland, 2314 North Grand Blvd., Pearland, Texas 77581 with Dr. Reverend Bob Joiner officiating. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to The Boy Scouts of America Galveston 3020 53rd Street, Galveston, TX 77551 or Christus VNA Hospice and Palliative Care, 601 Sawyer, Suite 750, Houston, TX 77007-7526. Condolences can be made to the Twyman Family online in care of Jeter Memorial Funeral Home at jeter@flash.net.