Janet Brown James, 69, passed away peacefully at her Alpharetta home on June 4, 2018. A beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, friend, and teacher, she was perhaps best known for her outgoing nature and enthusiasm for storytelling.
Born on October 26, 1948 in Macon, GA to Helen Rogers Brown and Cecil McArthur Brown, Janet was the second of four children. She had an active family life, social life, and imagination, creating fun for her siblings, acting as a leader in the church youth group, and coordinating community events for youth. It was her exuberance and smile to which her husband, Richard, was first drawn. The two experienced many years of joy together; Janet passed only one day shy of their 48th wedding anniversary.
It is no surprise that someone with such zest and creativity ultimately devoted her life to children. She earned a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Mercer University, and she taught grade school (ranging from Pre-K to 2nd grade). Traveling the country with her husband, she taught as nearby as Alpharetta and Macon and as far away as California. Most importantly, she was firm in her resolve to keep two brothers together despite the difficulties adoption presented; Janet’s love for her sons, Teddy and John Clark, was infinite and unwavering.
Even as her health declined in the latter years of her life, Janet remained staunchly committed to her family. She loved dinners together, group trips to Lake Sinclair, long phone conversations with her siblings, and telling stories over card games until all hours of the night.
Janet is preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Cecil Brown. She is survived by her beloved husband, Richard, and sons, Teddy and John Clark James. She is also survived by 3 siblings: Jerry Cecil Brown (Susan), Carole Kimberly Harrison (John), and Robert Lewis Brown (Beth); as well as many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
A memorial service will be held at H.M. Patterson & Son—Oglethorpe Hill Chapel on Monday, June 11 at 3:30pm with the Reverend Liz Pearson officiating. The family will receive friends at a reception following the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are invited to the children’s programs at Mount Pisgah Methodist Church.
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