Janet Mary Verner

Janet Mary Verner, age 66 joined the Lord peacefully from health complications on July 23, 2020, in St. Joseph’s Hospital. Janet was born December 7, 1953 in Pensacola, Florida to parents Arthur and Gladys Krauss. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, godmother, and friend. Janet had a Degree in Horticulture and owned a Landscaping Company for many years, finishing her work career with Dekalb Housing Authority. She was a long-time member of Saint John Neumann Catholic Church, a Girl Scout Leader for many years, an avid bowler, a member of the Snellville Jaycees, and The Woman’s Club. She was a dedicated, loving mother and grandmother that lived a selfless life with open arms to anyone in need. She truly lived for her family and loved giving gifts and parties for her family and friends. Janet is survived by her two daughters Christina Clingan and husband Gary, Janice Swank and husband Kevin; her three grandchildren Jennifer Gitzen, Michael Clingan, and Hana Swank; 2 great-grandchildren, 8 siblings and their spouses; sister-in-law, and many nieces and nephews. Janet was predeceased by her father, mother, stepfather, 2 sisters, father and mother in-law, and niece. A Funeral Mass in her honor will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 10:00 am at Saint John Neumann Catholic Church, 801 Tom Smith Rd SW, Lilburn, GA 30047. The church requests that all visitors please wear a mask in consideration of others. There will be a live stream on http://sjnlilburn.com/online-masses. Following the service, there will be an escorted funeral procession to Eastlawn Memorial Park, 640 McGarity Rd, McDonough, GA 30252. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Janet Mary Verner’s life. Condolences can be viewed at www.southerncremations.com and flowers can be sent to Southern Cremations & Funerals, 1595 Access Rd, Covington, GA 30014. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Janet’s name to https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org Janet will be forever missed, forever loved, and forever in our hearts. Southern Cremations and Funerals of Covington is in charge of the services for Janet Mary Verner. Please copy and paste this link in your web browser for all flowers Tribute: https://www.covingtonflowershop.com/