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Janet Harder Obituary

HARDER Janet Harder "A star has come out to tell me it's time to go." Janet Harder died peacefully at her home on Thursday, January 5, 2012 after a yearlong fight against cancer. She was born and grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. Janet resided in Raleigh, NC with her husband and family for the past 17 years. For a significant part of the first half of her life, she was a star in every sense of the word. She performed in college at the University of Southwestern Louisiana in Lafayette, Louisiana, in New Orleans with Tulane Summer Lyric Theater and elsewhere while in graduate school at Tulane University. She performed roles such as Guinevere in Camelot, Julie Jordan in Carousel, Nellie in South Pacific and numerous others. She sang with notables such as Gordon McRae, Marc Embree, Anthony Laciura, and others who had their own distinguished careers. Her beautiful lyric soprano voice was only matched by her inner spiritual beauty. During the 2nd half of her life, while still fully involved in music in church choirs and at other special occasions, she starred again as a wonderful mother, wife and teacher. She was a leader in teaching children's Sunday school and youth groups at Ridge Road Baptist Church in Raleigh and at other churches in Mississippi and Louisiana. She loved children-all children, whether she found them at the Raleigh Rescue Mission, at church, in her own family or elsewhere. Above all else, Janet loved family-her children, grandchildren and all relatives-even those remotely called a relative. They all became her love and her personal concern. Schedule a family reunion or other family get-together and you could count on Janet to be there. And she would be the happiest person there. She loved family! She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, companion and friend. Her genuineness, kindness, enthusiasm and the spirit of her heart were a wonder to all who knew her. And if you knew her, you loved her. She is with the Lord now. We will miss her terribly in this world, but look forward to seeing her again in heaven. Janet was predeceased by her mother Grace Chapman Mallory and her father James Guy Mallory. She is survived by her three sisters and their families: Nancy Archer of Liberty Texas, Jamie van Benthuysen of New Orleans, and Susan Shaw of Mandeville Louisiana. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Glenn; their son, Dan, his wife Amanda and their two daughters: Hayden and Aubrey; their daughter Elizabeth; and their daughter Katherine Smith, her husband Andy and their son Benjamin. A Funeral Service will be held at Ridge Road Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 with visitation preceding the service at 12:30 p.m.. Family members are invited to attend the burial at Historic Oakwood Cemetery in Raleigh immediately following the service In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her memory to Ridge Road Baptist Church, 2011 Ridge Road, Raleigh, NC 27607. Arrangements by Brown Wynne Funeral Home, St. Mary's Street, Raleigh, NC. www.BrownWynne.com

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 6 to Jan. 8, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Janet Harder

44 Entries

Diane Kennedy

January 16, 2012

Glenn and Elizabeth,
I just learned today of Janet's passing and my heart goes out to you and your family. She was truly a star as she always shined when she came into our office. Please know that she was a wonderful addition to our office and and she will be missed by both Dr. Hudgins and the staff.

You are in our thoughts and prayers,
Diane Kennedy
Dr. Moser and Hudgins

Marvin and Mary Lynne Thames

January 11, 2012

Glenn and Family:
Mary Lynne and I are so sorry to hear of Janet's passing. She will always be remembered as having a beautiful spirt and a fabulous singing voice. Our prayers are with you and the family and extended family.

Marvin and Mary Lynne Thames

Mike Caruso

January 11, 2012

Glen,
I am so sorry about the death of your wife, Janet. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God be with you in this time of sorrow and grief.

Annette Richardson

January 9, 2012

Dear Glenn, Dan, Liz and Kat: Ian, the girls and I are so sorry to hear about Janet. She was such a wonderful friend and when we got the chance to talk over the years, it was a though we talked yesterday. I loved your mom so much. She was always so gracious and kind and of couse, that voice! The one and only time Janet and I sang a duet was in Madison and I was so delighted that she asked me! I can't remember what we sang only that it was something that she loved. Thank you all for sharing her with us these last 25+ years. I know she is not only singing in the heavenly choir but she is directing it, too! I will miss her terribly and always be grateful to the Harder family for coming into our lives. We love you all....Annette, Ian and Abby Richardson, Jennifer Richardson Byrd.

Lynn Peed

January 9, 2012

Glenn and Family, it was a privilege to get to know Janet while she served on the Olde Raleigh Board of Directors. She was always pleasant and complimentary of others and took pride in her community. I am so sorry for your loss and happy you have beautiful memories to carry you through this very difficult time. She was a very special lady!!

Michele Karnes Bergeron

January 9, 2012

I was so sorry to read about Janet. I actually was a high school sorority sister of Janet, Jamie and Susan and remember all of you as such sweet and beautiful girls. I'm so sorry that I didn't know Janet was living here in Raleigh - it would have been wonderful to re-connect with her. What a wonderful life she's had! My prayers are with all of you.

Scott Kelly

January 9, 2012

Glenn. Kimberly and I are sorry for your loss. We were very fornuate to have met Janet. You and your family are in our prayers.

Lary Hesdorffer

January 9, 2012

I was terribly saddened to learn of Janet's illness & passing. Although many years have gone by since we last saw one another, and despite the shock of stumbling across her obituary in the Times-Picayune, the image of her lovely smiling face brought such a rush of happy memories from our days at Tulane. My condolences go out to you Glenn and your entire family ... along with the hope that this difficult time will be less painful by the joyful recollections of her kindness, love and many talents. That is how I will forever think of Janet.

Li-Chen Chin

January 8, 2012

Dear Dan and Amanda:

Very sorry about your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sherry & Al King

January 8, 2012

Thanking God that He allowed Al & me the opportunity to visit Janet in October. That visit will always be tucked away in my heart. As ill as she was, she radiated with beauty, inside and out. I was like "how does she do that!" We made the very best of our one-hour visit covering our fun days in Madison, in Mandeville....and, of course, the blessings of grandchildren! The best part was our laughter - we were always good at laughing and sometimes not even knowing why we were laughing!! As we said goodbye that fall day, we both were giggling -- how perfect was that!!! Also, we were talking about how beautiful and BIG her impatiens were - never matter which state she lived -- she had a green thumb for impatiens!!! I will be planting some this spring and hoping that she will send some heavenly breaths my garden's way. Yes, Janet Harder a star -- now, a star in Heaven, don't be surprised one night to look up and see a particular glimmering star -- and -- it is "winking" at you!!! That would be our one and only Janet!! Thank you God for the life of Janet Mallory Harder.

Adrienne Lumpkin

January 8, 2012

We will always remember the many Halloween nights we spent with Janet and her family. Always a tradition to stop at the Harder's near the end of our 'trick or treat' route for some traditional Louisiana-style cookin', good conversation and a laugh at our crazy costumes. We love Janet for her welcoming smile, warm personality and grace. We will miss her dearly.

Adrienne, Kelly, Justin, Amelia and Samantha (neighbors)

January 7, 2012

Janet will always be with me. This teenage beauty of New Orleans, a true Southern Bell, Janet was seen by this boy as very special girl. I loved the Mallory's, our church and city. Although decades have come and gone since I last lived those times, I will forever remember Janet and those wonderferful days. This old 65 year old man is sad to hear she is no longer of this Earth, but glad to know she is in a much better place. I look forward to seeing her again one day.
Larry Chapman

Jim Idiaquez

January 7, 2012

Glenn,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your wife, I can't imagine the pain you feel right now. May all the fond memories help sustain you and your family during this very difficult time of grieving. Thank the Lord that we know you will be reunited in heaven. It has been a long time we worked together at Arthur Young in New Orleans.
Blessings, Jim Idiáquez
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John Kenney

January 7, 2012

Glynn and Family: I read the obituary of your beautiful and talented wife and mother today with great surprise and profound sorrow. Glynn, you proudly introduced her to me many years ago on the stage of our Municipal Auditorium (I think). Your terrible loss is Heaven's gain, as she is now a member of the "Angel Chorus". Our hearts go out to All. May God Bless her with Eternal Peace and Grant You Consolution.
John and Louise Kenney, Lafayette, LA

Nancy Hyde Evans

January 7, 2012

Jamie, I'm so sorry to hear about your sister Janet. What a special gifted and well liked person she obviously was. I have read some of the many entries in her guest book, and she was so well thought of. This is such a loss to lose someone so alive and giving to others. I will keep you and your family in my prayers, Nancy Hyde Evans

Tommy Nichols

January 7, 2012

Glenn, Dan, Liz & Kat,
Our heart is heavy for you all, while at the same time we rejoice with Janet. Know that you are in our hearts and prayers. Philippians 1:3,4. Love, Tommy and Gaylia Nichols

January 7, 2012

Glen, our hearts broke when we learned of your loss of your beautiful, sweet & loving wife. We have missed you both since you moved from Metairie, Louisiana.We so loved having you for neighbors. Please know you & your family are in our hearts & prayers. God bless.
Charlie & Pat Coates

Ken and Cathy Blount

January 7, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless.

Linda Broughman

January 7, 2012

Glenn and family, God got a beautiful, talented person when He called Janet to come and be with Him. The Heavenly choir is surely enriched by Janet and her beautiful voice. She always had a smile on her face and made everyone she met feel better by just meeting her. May God grant you peace now and in the days and months to come.

Sandra Henderson

January 7, 2012

Janet was a beautiful, dear friend and I will never forget her sweet smile and happy, perky voice. JoAnn and I always said Janet could talk to anyone! On shopping trips, she would befriend people in stores and they would remember her when she returned. When the 3 of us went to Myrtle Beach to see Debbie Reynolds and Al Martino, she started a conversation with him at the breakfast buffet and learned all about his childhood and early life. She was truly unique, greatly loved and will be sorely missed. Our loss is Heaven's gain.

Anthony Laciura

January 7, 2012

Dear Dan and Family,
Janet finished all God's work on earth and He called her home to be with all the saints. We will miss her deeply and know she will be looking after all of us from heaven.
My deepest sympathy to you all your family and I can only imagine that wonderful smile of hers she always had for others, she had when she saw saw the face of God.

Mary Foster

January 7, 2012

My dear friend Kat and your family, I know for a fact Heaven was full of joy at your mother's arrival...the night sky showed it so well...it was like pink and red fireworks! How wonderful that she is in a much better place. God Bless all of you and may He hold you tightly in His arms.

Mary and Trace

Jim Royston

January 7, 2012

Glenn and Kat, so sorry to learn of Janets illness and death. She was a delightful lady. I remember her fondly and her telling us we needed her husband at BSCNC. She was a joy to know. Please know of my prayers and hope for comfort for all of you. I hope to catch up sometime soon.

Penny Atwood

January 7, 2012

Glenn and family: Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Janet was loved by so many and will be missed by all of us. The Weekday Preschool at RRBC enjoyed the times she volunteered to come and play with our children and the Sonshine Kids at RRBC will always remember her smile and radiant personality. She made everyone around her feel loved and special.
May God surround you with His peace.

Diane LaBan

January 7, 2012

Dear Harder family - I met Janet when I first moved to Madison MS at MRA. She quickly became a friend to me and my daughter, Kristen. The short time ya'll were here she helped me make Madison MS my home town and is where I remain today. I will never forget the good times and her having such a loving living spirit. It was a joy just being around her. Through a mutual friend, Sherry King, I have kept in touch through all these years. I am so saddened of your loss but also fornuate God had given us the opportunity to have our lives cross. The days ahead will be difficult. Keep her memories alive and she will remain within you forever. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Diane LaBan, Madison, MS

Thom &Valerie Styron

January 7, 2012

Katherine, Glenn and family, your friends in Beaufort and Carteret County hold you in our hearts and our prayers. We know the Heavenly Choir has a new voice, singing clear and strong.
Thom and Valerie Styron, sent from Ocracoke Island, 1/7/12

Debbie Richardson

January 7, 2012

Beautiful lady-inside and out. Those pictures remind me so much of Aunt Grace when I was growing up! Don't you know those two are having a "Chapman Reunion" of their own right now? I'll keep you all in my thoughts for God to grant you strength and loads of wonderful memories to use whenever you need a smile.
Debbie "Smith" Richardson

Ceil Blackwell

January 7, 2012

Janet will be missed by all who knew her. She always had a smile on her face and such a positive attitude. I feel it a privilege to have known her and will miss her very much. My prayers and deepest sympathy to her family. Ceil Blackwell

Greg Rekuc

January 7, 2012

Dear Glenn, Dan, Liz and Kat: We are truly saddened by your loss. We will always remember the good times we had at Janet's Halloween parties and the genuine warmth, generosity and kindness she extended to us as the best neighbor possible to our family. We miss looking out our windows and seeing the beauty she created in her yard which will continue as a daily tribute to her wonderful spirit. We are sorry we won't be able to attend the funeral, but will certainly be there in our thoughts and prayers and will stay in touch.

Dianne Hain

January 7, 2012

Glenn and Family,
I met Janet while working for Drs. Moser and Hudgins. She never came in without a smile on her face and a gleam in her eyes. She was an inspiration to me while she went through her first bout of cancer - never complaining and always upbeat. I thought of her so often when I went through my own cancer treatment - I would see her smile and encouraging ways. She helped me so much even though she didn't know it. I feel a lot of people have had the same experience - she just glowed with warmth and friendliness. She will not be forgotten. She and I shared a love of our children and she always had news to share about her family. What a wonderful spirit - she will live on in memories of everyone she touched.

January 7, 2012

I was deeply saddend to hear of Janet's passing. She was simply an amazing, talented, wonderful and graceful artist and friend.Jane joins me in sending our deepest sympathies and our prayers. Sincerely, Marc Embree

Jolene McGehee

January 7, 2012

Janet's smile will always be remembered. She loved her family and everyone thought so highly of her.
Jolene McGehee

Stephanie Musso

January 7, 2012

Dear Glenn, Dan, Liz, and Kat - There are no words that I could say that would ease the pain of your loss. Please know that we are praying for each of you - that you would find some peace during this time - that you would call upon the sweet memories of your precious Janet, along with your unwavering faith to sustain you. Danny and I love you all so much and wish we could be in Raleigh for the services. Love, Stephanie Musso

Ronna Pernell

January 7, 2012

Dear Harder Family,

It saddens me to hear of Janet's passing, as I was not aware of her sickness this time around. I had met her years ago through Natasha, our nail lady and friend. She was always a delight to be around and I was always excited to know she was coming and Natasha was running behind. Janet's smile would light up a room and her sweet,sincere, loving kindness came through when she would just love all over my girls, as each one of them were small. She would bring books when she knew I would be there to read to whichever of my daughters were there that day. She had told us of a book called "Snow Angel" A Russian Folk Tale, that her daughters had loved as little girls. I have since bought that book and my two youngest love for me to read it to them. My girls are also saddened as they remember her sweet, smiling, always kind face. Please know that my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you, at this time of needed support. There is indeed a new Angel looking down on us all and her beautiful smile and voice will never be forgotten. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Darleen (Arras) Raulerson

January 6, 2012

Glenn & Family,

It has been many years since I have seen Janet but I grew up with her in New Orleans at FBCNO. My thoughts and prayers are with you all... May God ease your sorrow at this difficult time.

Tanzeel Chohan

January 6, 2012

In a very short time, Janet became one of my very best friend. She was special. This world will not be the same without her. I miss her greatly.

Linda Hudson

January 6, 2012

Dear Glenn, Dan, Elizabeth, and Kat:

I was so sad to hear of Janet's death. We had talked in the spring of how much she wanted to get to know her grandchildren. But I know that she added her special voice to the Heavenly choirs praising God.

May God grant you His Love and Comfort during these difficult days. Janet was a gracious lady!

In His Love,

Mary Geoerge Jester

January 6, 2012

Glenn, We have not met, but I grew up with the "Mallory girls" in New Orleans. Janet was a ray of sunshine, and I know you will miss her terribly. Please give my love to Jamie, Susan and Nancy.

Kenny Gannon

January 6, 2012

Dear Glenn,

Monique and I send you our deepest condolences. We are so sad to hear this news. Janet was such an amazing person. I remember the first time I heard her sing in New Orleans. What a fantastic voice! So beautiful. She was such a great artist. I remember how much my parents adored her and appreciated all the love and talent she brought to FBC New Orleans. She was such a good friend to our family. So many great times of fun and fellowship. Janet was warm, caring, generous, kind and just overflowing with love for everyone. We ask for the comfort of the Holy Spirit to guide you in this most difficult time of unimaginable loss. God bless you, Glenn. You have our prayers, our love and support. With deep sadness, Kenny Gannon

Sandy & Owen Batt

January 6, 2012

We knew Janet when she was at First Baptist Church New Orleans in the early 1970's. It seems so long ago, but I can still hear that beautiful voice and, from the pictures, she kept that loving smile. Just about a week ago, we were listening to Andrea' Bocelli and Janet, as well as Anthony Luciura, came to mind as we reminisced about how blessed we were to have each of them in our midst at that time in our lives... singing God's praises. We are thankful that she touched our lives in such a powerful way. We pray God's blessings upon you and that you will be comforted in your time of grief.

January 6, 2012

Glenn and family, I was not aware of Janet's illness during this past year and was shocked to learn of her death. Please know of my prayers for you during these days of grief and loss. I greatly appreciated your expression of concern during our family's recent loss.

Lynn Sasser

Johnny & Rhea Ross

January 6, 2012

Glenn and Family,

We shall never forget meeting Janet for the first time! Her beaming smile and radiant personality invited a wonderful connection to be her friend.. which she was from that very moment. She was a very gracious, gifted lady with a beautiful family. Please be assured of our love and prayers as you mourn her death. May the Heavenly Father embrace all of you in His loving arms to help with the pain of separation from this earthly life.

January 6, 2012

Dan and Amanda,

I'm very sorry to hear of your lost. I know that Heaven has once again gained a wonderful soul. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Carolyn Watson
Student Affairs

Linda Hudson

January 6, 2012

I can only imagine how the songs of Heaven were enriched by Janet when she joined the Heavenly choir. It was my privilege to know her for only a short time; but she was a gracious lady.

May God wrap His arms of love around you to comfort you in this difficult time.

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