Janet Marie Smith Williams entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at the age of 64. On September 17, 1953, Janet was born to Albert and Rose Mae Smith in New Orleans, Lousiana. She was a devoted and faithful servant of the Lord for over thirty years. Janet was an inspiration to nearly everyone she met. She was was affectionately referred to by members of Jesus Temple of Deliverance and to those in the body of Christ as “Lady Janet”.
She is survived by a loving and devoted husband of thirty-eight years, Larry Williams; son, Ryan K. Williams; daughters, Kimberly J. Williams, Crystal L. Williams, and Candace D. Wilson (Kedric); sisters, Virginia Robinson, Audrey Mae Smith, Paulette West and Latoya Petty (Shane); brothers, Albert Smith Jr, Harold Smith (Bessie), and Lavon Smith; and grandchildren, Troi Williams, Ahsai Williams, Andwele Williams, Gary Ernest Jr, Kia Ernest, Ariah Williams, Trinity Williams, and Kaiden Wilson.
Janet was preceded in death by her son, Harry Williams IV (Tonya); parents, Albert and Rose Mae Smith; sisters, Delores Chess Owens and Diane Anderson.
A Homegoing Celebration Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home Chapel, 2525 S Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas 75013 with Pastor Carl Christian officiating. Interment is to follow at Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen, TX. The family will receive friends during a visitation on Friday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.