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.
May God bless you and be your source of strength. I wish I had the right words to comfort you all I can say is I am so sorry. Please know that we care.
Bill and family so sorry for the loss of your daughter. Prayers and hugs for comfort.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers during this very impossible time.
With love and deepest sympathy
Kristen and Keith
Losing a child is worse thing a parent can ever experience. No matter their age they will always your child. Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss.