Janet Sebrell Smiley

SMILEY -Janet Sebrell Smiley, a volunteer, died January 5, 2002 at her home in South Pasadena at the age of 65. Mrs. Smiley was born in Cleborn, Texas. She lived in the San Francisco Bay area, San Marino, Pasadena, Bainbridge Island, Washington and South Pasadena. She was a graduate of San Jose State University, and a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. She had a love for volunteering. She was a docent at the Huntington Library and a volunteer at the Domestic Violence Project of Los Angeles County. Jan enjoyed travel, music, and art. Jan's family wishes to recognize a large number of wonderful friends and family members who cared greatly for her and who gave her joy. She is survived by her two daughters, Suzanne B. Almas of Jackson, Mississippi and Kristen B. Rich of San Diego; her grandchildren, Emily L. Almas and Patrick J. Almas of Jackson, Mississippi, and Alex E. Rich of San Diego; her father, Everett W. Sebrell of Stockton; and her siblings, Charles Russel Sebrell of Naples, Florida and Mary Jo Sebrell of San Francisco. The family asks that memorial contributions in Jan's memory can be made to the Huntington Library, "Attn: The Jan Smiley Fund", The Huntington Library, Art Collection and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, CA 91108. Private family services will be held at a later date. CABOT & SONS, Pasadena.