Janis Lynn Mezzell, 50, of Bruceville, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2009 at her residence surrounded by her family. Memorial services will be 1PM Saturday, December 5th at Bruceville-Eddy United Methodist Church with Rev. Lee Casey and Rev. J.R. Mathews officiating. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
She was born February 27, 1959 in Beaumont to Nell
Stinebaugh. Janis was an accomplished seamstress and very active in the Bruceville-Eddy community.
Janis is survived by her mother, Nell Stinebaugh of Bruceville; daughter, Colby Lowrey, of Austin; aunt, Martha Franks and husband, Wayne of Dallas; uncle, J.R. Mathews and wife, Gloria of Hawkins; and several cousins.
In lieu of flowers, an education trust fund has been set up for Colby Lowrey at Educators Credit Union, in Waco.
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Colby and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed.
Janis was a close friend of ours. Our hearts go out to the family, Colby and Nell. She will be missed.
Capt. Pete & Terry Smith
Colby and Nell,
I am so sorry for you loss. Janis was a wonderful lady and my heart breaks for you. If there is anything you two need, please let us know.
Cyndy and Sam Firquin
Janis has sewen for me for years. She has been part of many people’s lives. She will truly be missed.
Kolby, we are sorry for your loss.
Colby, your mom was so talented and will be missed by many people in our community. We are thinking of you and your family. We will certainly lift prayers for your family during this difficult time.
Dear Colby –
I am so saddened to hear of your loss. Your mom was great – I remember her smile. God bless and keep you during this time and may He bring healing to you through your memories.
Jennifer White
Our condolences to Janis’s family. We have known her since she was 16. We had many great times together and she was a close friend. We have lost one of our YaYa’s and we won’t be the same without her.