Birth date: Dec 11, 1935 Death date: May 6, 2024
Janet (Jan) Rhodes Smith, went to be with her Lord on May 6, 2024 in Lakeland, FL with loved ones by her side. She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on December 11, 1935 to Vivian and James H. Rhodes and moved with her family Read Obituary
I worked side by side with Jan about 40 years. She was funny, giving, loving and always had an infectious smile to cheer your day. We played trivial pursuit in a group and after retirement we had a group to meet once a week for lunch. Jan’s name comes up at our luncheons and someone always has a fun story of her wonderful nature. Jan, you are truly missed.
Jill Humphrey
Jan came into my family when I was 12 years old. I will always remember how excited I was to meet my new big sister. My parents, Ann and Pete Shipe loved her dearly and always looked forward to their visits with her and Dick. Jan was a warm loving person and I feel blessed to have been part of her life.
The times I was able to meet her she was always so sweet and kind to me. I always appreciated her prayers when my dad was ill. Praying for Susan and family during this time.
Jan was a very special lady. I knew her from Watson Clinic also. She will be missed. Prayers to her family and many friends.
Beautiful tribute to Jan. It captures her essence. I worked with Jan for probably 40 years and we became friends, I would say for a long long long time. She was part of a trivia pursuit group that played once once a month for many years. She was so darn smart. The answer she came up with that were correct just shocked us all. One other thing that we used to laugh about was when Jan would say to make a long story short, and then proceed with a long story. She didn’t know the meaning of a short story. We used to cater a lot about that. I will surely miss her smile and her laugh. What a great lady
Debby Turner
I worked with Jan at the Watson Clinic and also went to the same church. She will be missed. God speed Jan ...
My mother was the woman who loved me all of my days, even when I was not meeting expectations. Her love was unspoken but everyone knew Mom’s love encompassed you. Remember her love and share it. I know it will make you smile. Laurie Dreiser, eldest daughter
Jan had a smile that would light up the room. Our WC Lunch Bunch will miss her terribly. RIP dear Jan. Love Jill
