JANET CAROL ROWLAND
Janet Carol Rowland, 52, of Connersville, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Reid Health, Richmond.
Janet was born January 18, 1969 in Columbus, Indiana to Richard W. and Nellerine Combest Jordan. She was a 1987 graduate of Connersville High School.
On February 19, 1992, she married John P. Rowland in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Mr. Rowland survives.
Janet was employed at her family’s business, J and J Jewelry in Connersville for many years. As a child, Janet enjoyed primitive camping with her family. In her leisure time, she enjoyed working on floral arrangements. She also loved fundraising for special events, especially for Riley Hospital and Autism support groups. Janet was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, where, along with her mother, she organized the church bereavement dinners.
Survivors, other than her husband of 29 years, John P. Rowland, include two daughters, Janae (fiancé, Chris Marcum) Rowland of Milton, and Brittany (Eric) Allen of Connersville; four grandchildren, Elliot Marcum, Aiden Allen, Dristen Allen, and Charlette Allen; two brothers, Kevin (Jolene) Jordan of Rushville and Warren (Connie) Jordan of Connersville; a brother-in-law, Greg (Joan Harrison) Goodson of Connersville and a sister-in-law, Martha Rowland of Magee, Mississippi; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Besides her father, she is preceded in death by an infant grandson, Frederick Allen; her mother, Nellerine Jordan, who went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 3, 2021; sister-in-law, Nancy Jordan; and a very special friend, Rita Rowland.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2021, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home with Bishop John Maddox officiating. Family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.