Janet Johns Obituary in Atlanta at Smith, Dennis-Smith Funeral Home

Obituary For Janet Johns

Ms. Janet Johns of Atlanta passed March 23, 2021. Funeral Service for Ms. Johns will held April 3, 2021 in our chapel at 1:00 pm. All attendees must wear a mask. Our chapel seats four hundred which allows for social distancing. Service will be livestream (go to smithdennissmithfuneralhome and select livestream). Public viewing 1 pm to 6pm at our Funeral Home April 2, 2021. For further information, contact Smith, Dennis-Smith Funeral Home 3047 Campbellton Rd. SW Atlanta, Ga. 30311 (404-349-2400).

Janet was born on May 4, 1960 in East Orange, NJ to deceased parents William J (1995) and Eleanor (2015) Johns. Brother William E. and sister Inga Daniels (Michael) deceased sister Linda (2019) (Samuel) and deceased brother Gregory Burton (2000). Janet graduated from East Orange high School in 1978. Janet played the flute, piccolo and recorder and was a band member of the East Orange High School Panther Marching 100. After graduating from high school, Janet obtained her Associates degree in Business while working at Bell Labs in Murray Hill, NJ. Janet was a whiz in Drafting which evolved to Computer Aided Design. She was one of the first people to design a circuit, which was as small as a dime for Bell Labs. This was a huge accomplishment for Bell Labs and Janet was proud she created the design. Always a career learner Janet also found she enjoyed non-traditional roles in the working place. It was during this time Janet went to Lincoln Technical School in Union NJ and obtained her certification in Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. Janet moved to Atlanta, Ga in 2005, during that time she worked for Southern Company for a few years and moved into her true love of being an instructor. Janet was the first instructor students saw teaching a course in Basic Electricity. Janet loved performing her duties as an instructor. She often came in early to ensure students that needed help received the much-needed attention. Janet came to Christ later in life and became a Minister. Janet was a strong woman who loved her family. Janet also was an avid motorcycle rider. She always had a witty response for anyone who thought they could out-talk her. Janet has two daughters Jessica Dean-Smith and Brie-Anna Johns. Six grandchildren Ericka, Anthony, Amirah, James and Raven. Brie-Anna has one son Benjamin. Janet also has three great grandchildren Telvis, True and Tel-Ericka. Janet will truly be missed, by her family, friends and co-workers. Even though her light is technically out, she continues to shine. So as the sunsets Jan we know you are looking down at us and playing spades with Mommy, Daddy, and Linda. Until we meet again. We missed you and love you.

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Inga, I loved the stories you have told me about your wonderful sister. Thank you for sharing her with me. My love and prayers will continue for you and your family. May God's grace and mercy carry you through. Much love, Tricia

Friends and co-workers of Inga Daniels at Novelis offer our sincere condolences on the loss of your beloved sister. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

My deepest condolences to her and her family you will truly be missed you where a great teacher

My sincere condolences to you all. I remember Janet as always being witty, funny and taking no mess. We shared many weekends growing up with our parents playing cards together. Good times! My heart is with you all.

I am so sorry to hear the passing of Janet.Growing up in East Orange, NJ -wow the memories of us playing our instruments at the house on Norwood or on the porch at my house on Halsted-going to the many parties at EO High and hanging out in New York for New Years Eve.God bless.

My sister Janet was the best big sister a woman could have. Though she passed on March 23, 2021 she remains in our hearts as though she is still here. Jan you will be missed by all of us, but especially me. You taught me so much and how to relate to so many. I will carry that for the rest of my life.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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