Janet L. Goad, age 75, of Union Mills, IN passed away on Saturday April 25, 2015 at IU Health La Porte Hospital.
She was born in McComb, IL, on March 4, 1940 to Harold and Dorothy (Davis) Emmons. On January 30, 1960, she married Raymond "Gene" Goad, who survives.
Also surviving are her beloved children, Nile Goad of Thomasville, NC, Jeff Goad of Lompoc, CA, Teri (Bill) Zechiel of Plymouth, IN, and Mary Beth (Jim) Meyers of Union Mills, IN; four grandchildren, Matthew (Cristi) Goad, TJ Meyers, Rebekah Meyers, and Samantha Zechiel; a great-grandson and two great-granddaughters on the way; three siblings, Richard Emmons, Cathy Middleton, and John Emmons; and her step-mom, Esther Emmons. Janet was preceded in death by her parents.
She was a business owner and worked with her husband in the Amway industry for many years. She was also a former Noble Township Trustee. Janet was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church, Union Mills Lion's Club, Loose Threads Quilters Club, and Noble Township Homemakers Club. She was a very talented craft bear maker, quilter and avid reader. A selfless person, Janet was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother that will always be missed, loved, and remembered well.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Sunday May 3, 2015 at 3PM at Bethel Presbyterian Church, 110 E Hamilton ST, Union Mills, IN 46382 . Pastor John Beehler will officiate. Burial will follow at Union Mills Cemetery.
A time of visitation will be held at Bethel Presbyterian Church from 4-8 PM on Saturday May 2, 2015 and from 2-3 PM prior to the service on Sunday.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Bethel Presbyterian Church or Union Mills Lion's Club.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.