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She was born on April 8, 1969, in Livonia, Michigan, the daughter of Kathleen (Thomas) Smart.
Janie graduated from John Glenn High School in 1987. She attended and received degrees from Michigan State University and Wayne State University.
For the past four years she has worked as an Enrollment Specialist for Oakmont Education Orchard Park Academy in Cleveland, Ohio.
Janie enjoyed helping others, working out, listening to ABBA and true crime podcasts. Her true source of joy and happiness came from spending time with her daughters, she especially loved having coffee with her girls and just chatting about everyday life.
She is survived by her mother, Kathleen Smart; her daughters, Amy and Bridget Zell; her siblings, Amy (Smart) Posch and Timothy Smart; her former husband and dear friend, Jason Zell and many dear friends.
A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
"Making Friends Everywhere I Go" Janie Smart
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Jayla Lane
September 3, 2024
I visited OPA (orchard park academy) As a former student. She called down my first grade teacher, and said "You have a very special visitor". She came down, saw me, and hugged me tight. Janie sat there and smiled. I mouthed to her "Thank you" And she winked at me. I miss her. I really do. Janie Smart, Rest in peace. You will never be forgotten. God bless your soul.
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William c abrams
September 2, 2024
At work we worked together at the star beacon. She made me smile just seeing her smile. Such a beautiful person. Inside and out rest in peace Janie.
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