Janet R. Layton

Passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011 age 80. Preceded in death by her husband Wilferd "Bill" of 60 years. Survived by three children, Kraig A. (Wanda) Layton of Jackson, Chris W. (Maureen) Layton of Spring Arbor and Sherry L. (Dan) Chambers of Groveport, Ohio; five grandchildren, Michelle, Becki, Anthony, Daniel and Stephanie; four great-grandchildren; and niece, Carolyn King. Janet was a 1948 graduate of Jackson High School where she played clarinet in the band and met her husband, Bill. She was a secretary at East Jackson Jr. High School for over 10 years, then she went back to college in the 1970's, graduated from Eastern Michigan and taught several years at Jackson Community College until her retirement. After retiring, Janet and Bill worked voluntarily at Ella Sharp Museum from 1993 until one year ago. Janet loved the many vacations she took with her husband and family. She enjoyed watching the Detroit Tiger Games and was very active at her church where she sang in the choir. She will be sadly missed by her family, friends and the love of her life, her dog, Maggie. Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and a memorial services will be held at Hillside United Methodist Church, 6100 Folks Rd., Horton, Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor Jeanne Koughn officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday 5:00 p.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Ella Sharp Museum.

Chas. J. Burden & Son Funeral Home

1806 E. Michigan Avenue

Jackson, MI 49202

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