of Tulsa, OK

December 6, 1970 - August 15, 2024

Janet Renee Cripe went home to be with Jesus, August 15, 2024.

Janet graduated from Jenks High School in 1989. She studied Master of Arts in English (Rhetoric and Composition) at Northeastern State University and also studied Secondary English Education at Northeastern State University.

She taught at Metro Christian Academy for 26 years and at Eufaula for 3 years. She retired in May 2024. On her last day she posted on Facebook, ''Here it is. The last day with students. This group of Juniors was a great group, not gonna lie, I'm a bit emotional right
now, I loved interacting with students, even the squirrelly ones could make me smile.'' Before retiring, Janet was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in May of 2023. As the true warrior she is, Janet rang the bell in May of 2024 celebrating being cancer free. Janet and Syd planned many travels and adventures together. Janet loved hiking, reading, teaching, traveling, spending time at the family farm, her family and friends and Jesus.

She leaves behind her husband, Syd; daughter, Katie; son-in-law, Brian; her parents, Bill and Pat Melton; sister, Brandi Melton and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She belonged to Jenks Methodist Church.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Pleasant Ridge Methodist Church with Pastor Keith Fink officiating.
Interment will follow in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery.

Serving as active pallbearers are Ronnie and Kendall Ruff, Sam Richardson, Brian Cantu, Joe and Brandi Melton.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Burns Funeral Home
725 North Panther Ave.
Yellville, AR  72687
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com