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Janet Elizabeth MacArthur Powers
1937 - 2013
Janet Elizabeth MacArthur Powers
1937 - 2013
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Janet was a retired customer service associate for WalMart, where she served for 14 years in the Ladies Dressing Area Department. She also served 30 years at Thomas Road Baptist Church and Liberty University. Janet had many likes and hobbies such as spending time with her family, flower gardening, cardinal birds, puzzles and yard sales.
In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by one sister, Azelia Ka'ke and one daughter-in-law, Vera MacArthur.
Janet is survived by her daughters, Deborah Thomas, Elaine Apt (Royce), Cynthia Fowler and Barbara Fielder (William); one son, Hugh MacArthur, Jr.; five special adopted sons and daughters, Jenny Reynolds, Debbie York, Johnny Bell, Chris Reynolds and Lauren Thomas; one brother-in-law, Ivars "Lefty" Ka'ke; seventeen grandchildren, Jason, Kristi, Lisa, Shane, Catrina, Steven, Crystal, Heather, Matthew, Charity, Hope, Faith, Bridget, Reva, Kayla, Zac and Zane; and ten great-grandchildren, Nathan, Katelyn, Kristin, Kyle, Dravin, Kinlynn, Kayden, Baby Reynolds, Xavier and Starla; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted, 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 29, 2013, at Whitten Timberlake Chapel with the Rev. Rick Magee officiating. Interment will follow at Altavista Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service from 9-11 a.m., Friday, November 29, 2013.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
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Jennifer Reynolds
December 22, 2014
I love you mom and miss you so much! I wish you were here,but I know you are in a far better place!I can only imagine how beautiful it is there in heaven!! Thank you for loving me! I know that you are watching over me!XOXO! Jenny
Elaine Apt
December 22, 2014
I can't believe it is almost the 2nd Christmas without you here with us. I miss you so much. I love you Mama.
Elaine Apt
November 30, 2013
I miss you Mama, so much!
My Friend ,My Mom,My Sunshine!!!
Jenny Reynolds
November 29, 2013
I was so blessed to have you in my life,you showed me the love of a mother that I have always ached for.I will always treasure the memories I have,the tears we shared,the crazy laughter and smiles,and most of all the times we read the bible and prayed together and for each other.Thank you for being my friend and for loving me as your daughter!I miss you so much,I know where you are and I know you will be watching over me!XOXOXO!!!
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November 28, 2013
Elaine, Royce & Family,
We are very sorry for your loss. Our hearts are also heavy as we share your sorrow. Your mother is at peace & rest & busy meeting loved ones who have gone on before. She knows only joy & that promise gives us a great measure of joy also. With our sympathy & love - Ralph & Deen
Elaine Apt
November 28, 2013
I love you Mama, to the moon and back and forever and a day, thank you for being my Mama for 56 years!! I am happy to know you are safe and healed and dancing in Heaven with Vera, Grammy Cochran, Aunt Zee and Carol - Deb York's mother. Happy Thanksgiving Mama. I MISS you! Love, Elaine
Deborah York
November 28, 2013
We love you grammie an are very excited to see you in Heaven. We are so happy to be part of your family an will love you forever.
Elaine & Royce Apt
November 28, 2013
I love you Mama, with all my heart. I will miss you til the day I die. I will see you again in Heaven someday. I thank you for a lifetime of happy beautiful memories, and for all the care and concern and love you gave me and our entire family. Royce and I love you Mama. I'd give anything to have you here with us, in your home, in your room, beside you in your bed, I need one more hug and kiss so bad. My heart is broken and shattered without you here. I love you Mama, forever and a day. Your daughter, Elaine and also from Royce!!
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