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Janet Jackson Obituary
CANAL WINCHESTER-Janet M. Jackson was born July 18, 1935, and passed peacefully August 28, 2020. She was a daughter of the late Irving James and Lula Bernice (Valentine) White. Janet attended World Harvest Church, Columbus, Ohio, and her home church, Zion Baptist, in Portsmouth, Ohio. She was employed by Mercy Hospital and Southern Ohio Medical Center as a Nurse's Aide; she was also featured in billboards and advertisement for SOMC. Janet loved her kids and grandchildren; it brought her such joy to be around each and every one of them, her smile, never faded. She always had something good to say about everyone! She was never ever negative, and loved to praise the Lord for her salvation and healings. Janet would often begin a shout of praise and would erupt in a Praise Break at anytime! Oh, how she loved Jesus.
She is preceded in death by siblings; Leroy White, Harold White, Ogden (Wilma) White, Everettie (Donna) White, Lillian (Jack) Kelley, and Virginia (James) Richardson, and granddaughter Michelle McKee. Surviving are 2 brothers; Gary Ricardo White and William Charles White both of Trotwood, Ohio.
Surviving are four children: Patricia (Edward) McKee, Canal Winchester, Ohio, Troy (Mary Sue Nichols) Jackson Saginaw-the state up north, Tiara (David) Crowder, Canal Winchester, Ohio, and Robert (Shirley) Jackson, Portsmouth, Ohio.
Janet also has eight grandchildren which she was so very proud and adored; Samuel McKee, Angelo Jackson, Elexius Jackson, Elaini Jackson, Sarah Crowder, Alexis Tucker, Elacia Jackson, and Grace Jackson.
Five great-grandchildren as a part of her legacy: Mayah and Myles McKee, Mia Jackson, Lailani Brooks, and LoMax Jackson.
Many nieces and nephews (Blake, Jason, La'Marr, Carla, Craig, Vicky, Chris, Gary, Tonya, Ricky, Jimmy, Meliea, and Bonita). Please forgive me if I left Someone out…Definitely not on purpose!!
Then there are folks and friends that are not blood related but family none-the-less!
Janet, Mom, MeMe, Aunt Janet, Cousin Janet loves us all and we love her so very much. She decided to leave her earthly family for her heavenly one, but we are at peace with that. Hug and kiss everyone in heaven for us and tell them we will be seeing you all soon, very soon!
Service will be at White's Funeral Home 867 South James Road, Columbus, Ohio. Public visiting hours will be 8:30 AM-9:30 AM. Services will start at 10:00 for invited guests, eulogizing the service will be Bishop Harold Bell, Pastor at Zion Baptist Church, Portsmouth, Ohio.
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Linda Gilliam
August 26, 2022
Miss Janet you sure are missed I know you are singing in heaven...
Michael A. Wright
September 6, 2020
I had met Mrs. Jackson on numerous occasions and she was always beaming with Joy, a GOD loving person always with a Smile to share with all.
Kimberly Strickland Spriggs
September 4, 2020
Troy, my mother Ruth Strickland “Mums” wanted to send you and your family heartfelt condolences and let you know she has you in her prayers during this most difficult time. May your beautiful mother REST IN PEACE.
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Scot McNamara
September 3, 2020
So sorry for your loss Troy sending prayers of comfort
Deborah Deemer
September 3, 2020
In my darkest times she was my Angel, now your are and ANGEL, you have your WINGS.
Linda Gilliam
September 3, 2020
All of us that ever had contact, was family, friends and strangers (because Janet never knew a stranger) always had a hug, smiles, prayers for you and her love of God was beautiful!!!! I loved Janet and she will be missed! Never forgotten!
Sandy Fenton
September 3, 2020
Sorry to hear about Janet's passing. She was a wonderful lady whom I had the honor to work with at mercy hospital. She always had a smile on her face and was a loving and caring person. May God bless and comfort you all at this sorrowful time.
Casey Conley
September 2, 2020
Wow what an amazing woman I was burnt at chemical plant in the hospital for weeks she came in everyday with that smile she would pray for me talk with me about her wonderful family she would cry when she would have to scrub my burns she made my horrible time as good as possible I’ll never forget that if the whole world was like her it would be a wonderful godly place
Sam Sutherland
September 2, 2020
Robbie, Troy and the rest of the family, Wanted to say you are in my prayers. I loved your Mom as she was one of the sweetest ladies I ever knew. So very sorry for your loss.
Debby (Colburn) Mersiel
September 2, 2020
My deepest sympathy to your entire family. If you ever had the pleasure of meeting Janet Jackson, you were uplifted, and you never forgot her. She prayed with me and for me with prayers that I knew touched Heaven. We worked together and always had the best time. I loved her so much. I will be praying for you all as you go through this time of great loss. Heaven certainly welcomed her Home.
Pauletta Adams
September 2, 2020
Worked with Janet at the Consignment Shop after she retired. She was the sweetest person I have met. We were working together on 9/11 and she and I helped each other through that awful day. I will always remember her.
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September 1, 2020
Troy, I don’t know if you remember me or not, but you and your mom were always so kind to me,,,,,you and my son were in the hospital at the same time and your precious mom was so sweet to him....this was a long time ago, but I worked at Kroger in Portsmouth and I’ve been retired for 15 years....when you came home and if you were in Kroger you always had a smile for me and a little walk down memory lane when you boys were so young.....since I’ve retired I lost my husband 6 years ago ,,,,he was sick for 23 years with Parkinson’s and then that following May my precious son “Bobby”died of a massive heart attack, he was 39 years old. If you can’t remember me, I always loved seeing your mom and her sweet and caring smile....I’m was so sad to hear of your great loss. But heaven has truly gained an angel ...truly sincerely,,,Cheryl GILLEY Kirk
Lorna (White) Poore
September 1, 2020
To my family. My love goes out to you all. We are praying for your strength in the Lord. God bless you. Love you all
Lisa Duncan
September 1, 2020
Very nice lady who was kind to me while I was doing my clinicals at mercy hospital many many years ago. I was young and nervous and she showed me kindness.
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