A precious addition to Isaiah and Jeanette Alexander Humphrey’s family was their new baby daughter, Janet Louise, who was born Sept. 13, 1960. She brought much joy to their hearts and into the lives of everyone. Janet was a lifelong resident of the Madison County, Fla., community, where she was affectionately called “Shang” by her family and friends. Janet was preceded in death by her father.
Lawnside celebration of life services, with COVID-19 restrictions, will be held at 11 a.m., on Saturday, Jan. 1, in Oakridge No. 2 Cemetery, located at 1376 SW CR 360, in Madison. Public viewing and visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 31, in the chapel of J.P. Moore Mortuary, located at 379 W. Base St., in Madison, (850) 973-6677.
Early in her life, Janet accepted Christ as her Savior. This life-changing experience led her to become an active member of the family of believers at New Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, in Madison. She willingly used her talents to be of service wherever she was needed.
Janet was educated in the Madison County School District. Upon completion of her education, she chose to begin her career for her many years of dedicated employment. Her most recent jobs were cooking at S & P and housekeeping at Best Western.
In addition to her being a hard worker, Janet included time to do things that were productive and fulfilling. She enjoyed the rewards of working in her garden as well as her Tuesday thrift store shopping sprees. At the end of the day, she settled down to watch her favorite syndicated television series of the past—The Andy Griffin Show, Perry Mason, and The Rifleman. Her uninterrupted enjoyment, however, was watching westerns and scary movies.
“But your eyes were looking homeward, to the place beyond the sky. Where Jesus held His outstretched arms, it was time to say goodbye.” On Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, Janet Louise Humphrey Jennings Jones had blessed peace with her Lord so near. She peacefully reached for His outstretched arms and entered eternal glory.
Janet loved her family and enjoyed the memorable times they spent together. While her physical presence will be missed, her loving, precious memory will be cherished forever, for it is hard to forget someone who gave them so much to remember.
Among those to cherish her precious memory are her mother, Jeanette Alexander Humphrey; special friend, Alton Bell; sons, Terrance Laron (Gwendolyn) Jennings, of Jacksonville, Fla. and Rashun Damon Jennings, of Madison, FL; brothers: Roosevelt Humphrey, of Madison, FL; Barrett Simpo, of Lake Park, Ga.; brother-in-law, Larry Aikens, of Madison, Fla.; sisters: Rose (George) White, of Madison, Fla., Betty Ann Aikens, of Quitman, Ga.; Judy (Danny) Humphrey, of Lake City, Fla. and Patricia Williams, of Madison, Fla.; grandchildren, Ariana Lashay Jennings and Tameria Damarien Jennings, both of Palatka, Fla.; along with countless other loving relatives and sorrowing friends.
Final care and compassionate services are being provided to the Humphrey-Jones Family, with love, care and uncompromising dignity, by J.P. Moore Mortuary & Cremation Services, Madison, Fla., (850) 973-6677; Jamarien "J.P." Moore, Mortician.