LaRai “Jany” Jan Monroe, 63, of Lincoln, NE passed away, Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Jany was born October 23, 1957 in Lincoln, NE to Donovan and Darlene (Weyer) Barton. Jany, at the time of her death, was the Head Baker at Irving Middle School with Lincoln Public Schools, for whom she worked for 34 years.
A breast cancer survivor, Jany relished time spent with her friends and family. She most enjoyed sharing her love of cooking with her family, just as they enjoyed eating her food! Jany loved playing the role of grandma, took pride in her yard and spent countless hours in her flower and vegetable gardens. When she wasn’t outside, she immersed herself in books and on-line games and enjoyed a good natured competitive game of Aggravation during many family game nights.
Jany is survived by her son, Layne Monroe, daughter-in-law Jenni Monroe; daughter Lindsey (Monroe) Marshall, son-in-law Adam Marshall and grandchildren Ayden, Trayton, Cason and Kambrey; siblings Terry (wife Brenda), Shelley, Debbie (husband Terry), and Ricki (wife Patti), all of Lincoln; plus many loving nieces, nephews and extended family.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry, and her parents. Jany was a loving mother, wife, grandmother and friend to all. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation.
