Obituary of Janet S. James

Oolitic – Janet S. James, 59, of Oolitic, passed away in her home on April 8, 2023. Janet was born on December 6, 1963, in Albion, MI to her parents, Don and Mabeline Hurley. Janet was preceded in death by her loving husband, Howard James; a sister, Sandy Hurley, of eastern Kentucky; a brother, Donald Hurley, of Elkhart, IN and her parents. Janet is survived by three daughters, Brandy Bowen, of Elkhart, Angel Bowen, of Oolitic, and Amanda James, of Colorado Springs, CO; a son, Chance James, of Norman, IN; six grandchildren, Bridget Kehr, Quintin Kehr, Sadie Kehr, Zaidyn Phipps, Zya Reaves, and KyeLeon James; a sister, Hope Hurley, of Dayton, OH; brothers, Franklin Hurley, of Dayton, OH and Anthony Hurley, of Key Largo, FL; several nieces and nephews. Janet lived most of her life in Elkhart, IN and moved to Bedford, IN in 2011. She worked as a seamstress before falling too sick to work. She was very loved by everyone that knew her. She was the most caring person we knew and was always a listening ear and an open door. Graveside services will be held at Patton Hill Cemetery at 1:30 pm on Friday, April 14, 2023. Visitation will be from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm on Friday at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Family and friends may express condolences at www.daycarter.com.