JANET LYNN GAINES, 61, of Indianapolis, IN passed away at 9:15 P.M. Sunday, September 3, 2023 in Methodist Hospital Mayo’s Clinic in Rochester, MN and was fully prepared to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ the son of God.
She was born October 28, 1961 in Holyoke, MA to Max D. Gaines and Paula M. (Gambill) Gaines.
Survivors include her mother, Paula M. Gaines of Indianapolis, IN formerly of Hutsonville, IL; sister, Julie McIntyre of Paragon, IN; nephews, Samuel Jordan Gaines McIntyre (Eden) of Indianapolis, IN, Paul Clifford McIntyre of Paragon, IN; special cousins, Melody Welsh-Buchholz (Dennis) of Crestwood, KY, Joe Lee Mowery of Yuma, AZ, Callie Southard of Petersburg, IN, Christy Southard Wheelden of Emison, IN.
She was preceded in death by her father; grandparents, Samuel & Mary (Eaton) Gambill, Asa & Bessie (Garner) Gaines; cousin Jody G. Mowery.
Janet graduated from Hutsonville High School Class of 1979. After Max was discharged from the U.S. Navy, he and Paula moved with Janet and Julie from Guam to Hutsonville, IL the fall of 1966. Janet worked from 1995 to 2023 for the Bureau of Motor Vehicles first at the License Branch before moving downtown to the Central Office Title Processing Department, Downtown Government Center Building, Indianapolis. Janet was a faithful member of the Churches of Christ in the Indianapolis area including Biltmore Gardens, Brownsburg, and Metro. She was also made an honorary member at 40th and Emerson Avenue.
Arrangements are entrusted to Michael W. Cox, Cox Funeral Home; 218 South Meridian Street; Jasonville, Indiana. A Public Graveside Service is scheduled for 1 P.M. Friday, September 8, 2023 at Dugger Cemetery in Dugger, IN with Bro. Richard Woodason officiating.
Interment will be at Dugger Cemetery in Dugger, IN.
Donations in lieu of flowers can be made in memory of Janet Gaines to HHS Alumni Association, c/o Don Angel 1787 N. Melrose Road, West York, IL 62478.
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