Janet Rene' Taylor
Obituary
Janet Rene' Taylor was born on April 25, 1957 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Dale Taylor and Cleo Taylor. Janet passed from this life on Friday May 27, 2016 at the age of 59. She is survived by both parents; sister, Becky Harris; brother, Gary Coday; aunts, uncles and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and caregivers.
Janet always had a smile on her face and giggle on her lips. She was the bravest, toughest and most inspirational person one could ever know. Janet loved hanging out with family, friends, roommates and especially her beloved dog Muffy. She was full of joy and loved life, from her Elvis music to her prom gown, she loved it all. Janet had no limitations. Just by her facial expressions you knew if you pleased her or if she agreed with you or not. She will be remembered for her loving nature, glorious smile and tremendous strength. We would all be better people by having a fraction of her positive attitude and love of life. Janet is now running, skipping and dancing though the gardens of Heaven.
Janet has left the building!!!
Heaven’s Very Special Child
A meeting was held quite far from Earth.
“It’s time again for another birth”
Said the angels to the Lord above
This special child will need much love..
His progress may seem very slow
Accomplishments he may not show,
And he’ll require extra care
From the folks he meets down there.”
“He may not run or laugh or play
His thoughts may seem quite far away.
In many ways he won’t adapt
And he’ll be known as handicapped..
So lets be careful where he’s sent
We want his life to be content
Please Lord, find the parents who
Will do a special job for you.”
They will not realize right away
The leading part there’re asked to play.
But with this child sent from above
Comes stronger faith and richer love..
And soon they’ll know the privilege given
In caring for this gift from Heaven.
Their precious charge, so meek and mild
Is Heaven’s very special child.
~Mrs. Samuel Seattone
Events
Tributes & Memories
The Spanish version of this quote came to my attention recently. I immediately thought of Cleo's love for Janet. "Loving someone does not simply mean doing things for them; it is much more profound. To love someone is to show to them their beauty, their worth and their importance; it is to understand them, understand their cries and their body language; it is to rejoice in their presence, spend time in their company and communicate with them. To love is to live a heart-to-heart relationship with another, giving to and receiving from each other." Jean Vanier
Linda Shepard Salzer
Janet and Buffy, May 1994
Linda Shepard Salzer
Such a privilege and honor to have known you, Janet. May your spirit live on in all who knew you through the happy, fun, positive memories we hold so dear.
Linda Shepard Salzer
Dear JT, This is a letter to thank you. Thank you for making my world a brighter place. To say you will be missed is an understatement. When a person can brighten a room by her smile, by her laughter, with just a look, she is special beyond words. We have known each other for many years. In all that time you showed nothing but love, determination, and compassion. One of my favorite things about you my sweet JT was your tender heart. You and I could both bawl over Halmark commericials and did! You never met a stranger, better to say, no one stayed a stranger once they met you. I am so very grateful that you were a part of my life. Thank you for making my world a brighter place, you will never be forgotten. I will love you always JT, Linda
Linda Megill
While I never met Janet in person, I feel like I knew her well because Becky shared so much of Janet's amazing spirit & life with us. While she blessed all of you, she was also blessed to have had such a wonderful family. No words are adequate when we lose a beloved member of our family and community, so please know thoughts and prayers will still be forthcoming in the days, weeks, months and years ahead.
Myra Shanks