Obituary for Janet Sue Duell

JANET SUE DUELL

Janet Sue Duell, age 80, of Brookville, died early Sunday, August 15, 2021, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Born December 14, 1940, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Henry J. and Maxine L. (Martin) Fritz. On August 31, 1963, she was united in marriage to James Duell, and he survives.

Janet was retired, having worked as a clerk at the former Rosenberger’s Market in Brookville.  She was a member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Brookville; and had been a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary; when her daughters were growing up, she was active with the Girl Scouts.  

In her leisure time, she enjoyed reading, camping, and cross stitch. 

Besides Jim, her husband of 58 years, survivors include two daughters, Joy (Brian) Baxter and Jill (Randy) Shiflett all of Brookville; four grandchildren, Lynn, Chris, Abbi, and Jeremy; nine great-grandchildren; as well as a sister, Brenda (Larry) Robertson of Everton.

Rev. Shaun Whittington will officiate the Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, 10:30 a.m., at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 145 East St. Michaels Blvd., Brookville. Burial will then follow in St. Michaels Cemetery in Brookville.

Family and friends may visit from 5 till 8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Michaels School. 

The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Duell family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.