Janie R Barron

Janie graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic School and carried throughout her life a deep love for her family, faith, community, and proud Czech heritage. She cherished listening to Czech music and spending time surrounded by family and friends.

Janie married Irwin Doye (Bunny) Barron on June 26, 1954 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylor. Together they shared 45 wonderful years of marriage. Their life together was filled with dancing, traveling, gardening, raising animals, farming, and supporting their children through countless 4H activities, FFA shows, and anything else they did.

She devoted 39 years of service to Southwestern Bell, currently known as AT&T. During her career, she was honored with the Theodore N Vail Award by Southwestern Bell for heroically helping save a woman’s life.

After Doye’s passing, Janie later married Eldon Lange of Bartlett. Together they enjoyed many happy years, and Janie warmly welcomed Eldon into her active social circle and family traditions.

A woman of steadfast Catholic faith, Janie was a lifelong member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She was also a devoted member of the St. Ann’s Altar society and Catholic Daughters and, in 2022, was recognized as the longest-serving member of the Taylor chapter.

Janie was preceded in death by her parents, John Kasper and Bessie Kubicek; her husbands, Doye Barron and Eldon Lange; and her son, Douglas Barron.

She is survived by her children: Darrell Barron and wife Ava; Donna Johnson and husband Randy; and Deandra Roman and husband Hector. She is also survived by her sister Rubie Volek, her brother Emil J Kasper and wife Alice, as well as sisters-in-law, Barbara Barnes and Annie Barron. Also surviving her are her grandchildren Bradley Barron, Kristi Jennings, Bethany Dicus, Eric Johnson, Mallorie Roman, and Ty Roman; along with numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Janie will be remembered for her strong faith, generous spirit, love of family, and joyful presence. Her legacy of kindness, devotion, and community involvement will continue to live on in all who knew and loved her.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes you consider making a memorial donation in Janie’s name to St. Mary’s Catholic School or St. Mary’s Catholic Church. The family wishes to thank the staff at Wells Point Lodge Senior Living along with all the doctors and nurses who cared for her with compassion and kindness.

A viewing and Rosary will be on Thursday 05/21 from 5-8PM at Providence Funeral Home, Rosary starting at 7PM. A mass to celebrate her life will be on Friday 05/22 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Taylor at 11:30 AM. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery.