Janet Sue Owens, age 67 of Goodrich, Texas, passed away in Livingston, on May 23, 2013. She was born on May 16, 1946, in Dallas, Texas, to parents, James and Juanita Salter Cherry.
Janet is preceded in death by both of her mother and father. She is survived by her husband, Chip Owens, of Goodrich, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and Rick Bodnar, of Goodrich, Texas; daughter, Destiny Kennedy, of Livingston, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Matthew and Sara Owens, of Goodrich, Texas; daughter and partner, Mandi Owens and Kristie Reed, of Santa Fe, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Micheal and Jennie Owens, of Dallardsville, Texas; brother and sister-in-law, Morgan and Maggie Akin, of Bakersfield, California; brother, Johnny Glenn, of Cumberland, Maryland; parents, Lonnie and Shirley Glenn, of Rye, Texas; grandchildren, Kristi Mitchell, Clint and Kaylah Mitchell, Kelli and Mark Allen, Kortni and Doug Florence, Sarah Kennedy, Evan Kennedy, Corbin Owens, Bailey Van Meter, Chasitie, Jadyn, Cadyn, and Chloe Langley, Jacob Reed, and Kelli Derrick; great-grandchild, Katie Sue Bodnar, and Kayslee on the way.
Janet was an L.I.S.D bus driver for several years, and treated each child as her own. She was always upbeat, positive, and lively. She loved nature, fishing, and bird watching. She was also very artistic and creative; whether it be making cards, wood crafts, or home d??cor. Janet especially loved cooking and experimenting with new recipes. Most importantly, she loved her family and was a second mom to all.
Janet will be escorted to her grave by pallbearers, Mark Allen, Doug Florence, Clint Mitchell, Evan Kennedy, Corbin Owens, Darrell Mitchell, Keith Gray, Karl Gray, John Noles, Gerald Munson, James Hargrave, Steve Jefferson, Darrell Faust, and T.J. Light. Honorary pallbearers will be the L.I.S.D Transportation Department.
Services for Janet Sue Owens will be held Sunday, May 26, 2013, at 2:00 PM, at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas. Bro. Danny Moye will be officiating. Interment will be held at Peebles Cemetery in Livingston.
Visitation will be held Saturday, May 25, 2013, at 5:00 PM, also at Cochran Funeral Home.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com