She was the oldest child born to Daniel and Mabel Earnest.
From an early age, she was a devout Christian and follower of Christ.
She was united in marriage in 1942 to Presley Ousley. Right after marriage, her husband Presley left to serve in the United States Navy overseas during WWII. She was widowed and never remarried.
Jannie soon began her own adventures and began to travels throughout the United States where she settled in New York City, NY in 1948.
She was a resident of Jamaica Queens, New York City where she lived and worked for more than 30 years. She made her last move to Houston, Tx in 1986 to join her son and family where she spent the rest of her life.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers A.D and Paul, and her husband Presley Ousley.
In her death she leaves to mourn; her sister Inell Nash of Gary IN. Her son Preston Ousley, Her grandchildren Reggie Lee, Ambreya Hamlett, Kazee Ousley, Terra Ousley and Shirleyria Hughes. Her great-grandchildren Brianna Lee, Owen Hawkins, Leyna & Liam Hughes.