of Harrison, AR
June 30, 1948 - September 24, 2018
Janet Dodson Younes, age 70, of Harrison, died at home Monday, September 24, 2018. Janet was born in Harrison on June 30,1948 and graduated from Harrison High School in 1966. She married Van Younes and had a daughter, Sarabeth. Jan was a member of St John's Episcopal Church.
During her business career, Jan excelled in working with flowers, fabrics and colors. Through the years she owned and managed the Harrison Flower Shop, Jan's Interiors, Hathaway House Bed and Breakfast and the Hotel Seville. Jan was an advocate for downtown Harrison and local tourism, serving as a director of Main Street Harrison and the Harrison Convention and Visitors Bureau. She was the first recipient of the Jim De Vito Spirit of Tourism award and received local and state recognition for tourism promotion.
Janet is survived by her husband, Van Younes, of Harrison. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.W. and Kathleen Dodson; and by her daughter, Sarabeth Younes.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Claude Parrish Cancer Center, 620 N. Main, Harrison, Arkansas 72601 or to a cancer research of your choice.
Services will be private.
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16 Condolence(s)
Mary Cook
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Jan was a very kind and beautiful person. She accepted others for who they are. She loved life in a special way, A fun person with a great smile and a zest for life. I loved her as a dear friend and fully appreciated her honesty. She was a classy woman with style. There was nothing I didn’t like about her. She made me smile with her big personality.
Cheryl Markley Dees
Monday, October 15, 2018
Dear Van & Family. I am so sorry to hear of the recent passing of your wife. A;though it may seem that she is not with you, I know there is hope for wonderful tomorrows of no pain and no sorrow, living still in a Light that never goes out. "Hope is a good thing, maybe the best thing, and the best things never die." Andy Dufrain, from the movie in Shawshank Prison. Blessings & peace to you.
Evelyn Mills
Friday, October 5, 2018
Van, Jim and I were deeply saddened to hear of Jan's passing. We have been traveling some and found out recently. Jan certainly was an amazing woman and achieved so much in her life. She will be missed!! Sending our condolences and prayers to you in both your losses!!
Rosemary Alden Starkey
Thursday, October 4, 2018
I was so very sorry to hear of Van's wife Jan's passing.
Van was my attorney several years ago and I have always thought highly of him. I was so very sorry to hear of his daughter's passing last year as well.
Prayers and deepest condolences to Van and Families.
Tom Reed
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
David Holsted
Friday, September 28, 2018
Van,
I am so very sorry to hear of Jan's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
David Holsted
Dianna (Jolly) Arledge
Friday, September 28, 2018
Van, I am so sorry for your losses. I had no idea about Sarabeth. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Chris & Donna Williams
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Van, we are so sorry for your loss. May peace be with you.
Chris & Donna
Judy Pannell
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Van I am so sorry! Jan was a great and very talented person, I so enjoyed working with her. God is near to the broken hearted and I surely will be praying for comfort for you, God Bless! RIP Jan!
Ralph C. Merwin
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
My most sincere condolences to Mr. Younes at the loss of his beloved wife. She was a delightful woman who contributed much to the welfare of our community and all who knew her.
After this great sadness, so soon after his other recent loss, may God in his mercy grant Van peace. My prayers are for him and with him.
Ralph C. Merwin
Timothy Lauer
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Remembering the times at the Townhouse Cafe..many thanks for your pass support.. I will miss Jan very much.. she had a sparkling personality. I will pray for you Van.. you have been such a good friend to me and helped me and Buddy in times of need. I'll never forget you and Jan.
Donald Johnson
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Thinking of you Van. Don
John Cagle
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Van,
I am so sorry for your loss. My family will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie (Dick) Robertson
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Please accept our deepest condolences. I loved Mrs. Younes growing up at St Johns in Harrison. She was always so lovely and a perfect lady. Many prayers!
Lynn O'Neal
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
My deepest condolences go out to you, Van. You have suffered so much loss in such a short amount of time. I pray that God will watch over you, and protect you as you go through this especially devastating time. Respectfully, ~Lynn O'Neal~
Janell Busch
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
So sorry for your loss! Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy are with you and your family!