Jana Lee Carter

Jana Lee Carter 49 passed away October 26, 2024 in St. George, Utah. She was born March 14, 1975 in Ogden, Utah to Sheila Val Spencer and Louis Clinton Owen. She was the Sixth of Eight children. She married her high school sweetheart, Adam Kelly Carter in Ogden, Utah on April 2, 1994.
She was raised in Pleasant View, Utah graduating from Weber High School. She later moved to Saint George, Utah and attended Dixie State University graduating with a bachelor's degree in communications. Jana worked for Washington County Economic Development for about 15 years and then later at Discover Healing. Jana found great joy in helping others. She found her calling when she hired on with Discover Healing. There she found fulfillment and joy. We are very grateful for Brad Nelson and Jana's work team who rallied around her during her illness.
Jana's greatest joy was found in spending time with her children Celeste and AJ and lifelong sweetheart Adam. Jana loved swimming in the pool, watching movies, playing games, playing the piano, camping, and socializing with her friends. She loved the holidays, especially Halloween which was her favorite. She loved to decorate and put parties together. She provided a safe and loving house where everyone felt welcome.
Quotes from family and friends.
"Jana was one of the kindest, most generous people I have ever known. She had an incredible ability to make everyone feel loved and cherished. Her spirit was full of joy, and she brought so much fun and light into every room she entered. It truly was an honor to know such a beautiful soul, and she has left an everlasting impact on my life." -Carla
"Jana was the favorite Aunt always bringing laughter, love and understanding. Jana always made time for me. When I was with her it felt like nothing else mattered except spending time with me". -Kristen
"Aunt" Jana always made me feel so special, cheering me on like her own daughter. Whenever I came over, she was there with open arms- even when she was too weak to stand. That lady changed my life with her magical self! She was like my second mom. I loved our movie nights and silly chats and am forever grateful for the time we had together. -Savannah
"Jana Banana was one of a kind! Spending time with her was a gift. I'll always treasure the time we had to laugh, cry and be "sisters". - Anna
"Loved her like a sister"
Several of her friends and family called Jana "Jana Banana."
"Jana always made time for me. Jana always made me feel important and that I mattered. When I was with her, I always felt seen! Jana was so fun to be around. Her laugh made me laugh. It was always a good time with her. When I was with her it felt like nothing else mattered except spending time with me". -Brittany
Jana is survived by her husband, Adam Carter, her daughter, Celeste Carter (Dustin Helms), and son AJ Carter. Siblings; Melanie (Chris) Cowden, Brad (Betty) Owen, Elise (Tony) Frawley, Kevin (Lisa) Owen, Kristi (Chris) Carter, and Matt Owen. Her mother in-law Terree (Dan) Brough and father-in-law Alan Carter. Siblings-in-law Jaimee (Dee) Christoffersen, Matthew (Sara) Carter, Tricia (Kyle) Hoffman, & Brittany (Troy) Holland and numerous treasured nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, mother and sister Suzanne Owen. We know she is having a joyous reunion with her parents and her sister Suzanne.
She was known for her radiant smile, her contagious laugh and her bubbly, spirited personality.
She was a brave, valiant warrior who battled breast cancer for 3.5 hard years. She fought valiantly till the end, by "burying her head in life" with her positive attitude, contagious laugh, and always wearing her bright smile. She was determined and disciplined to do everything she could to win this fight!
Jana will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Her memory will be cherished in the stories she told, the traditions she created, and the love she shared.
In her honor, wear a color of purple.
The family would like to thank Intermountain Home Care and Pathway Hospice & Palliative Care for their tender care.
A Celebration of life will be held in Saint George on Saturday March 15th 2025. Come and share a memory at an open house in Jana's honor from 11:00am-2:00pm at the home of Adam Carter 1169 N Wrigley Cir, Saint George UT 84770
Celebration of life will be celebrated Monday, April 21st, 2025. at the Marriott-Slaterville City Office building. Come and share a memory at an open house in Jana's honor from 6:00-8:00pm. 1570 West 400 North Marriott-Slaterville City, Utah 84404.