On August 8, 2013, Janet B. Earley, age 80, went home to be with the Lord. She was born on September 13, 1932 in Massillon, Ohio; the daughter of Cora and Joe Tome. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age.
Preceding her in death are her parents; Cora and Joe Tome; husbands, Edward Pruitt and Robert Earley; grandparents, Mary and Robert Buggs; brother, Robert Buggs; son, Phillip Pruitt; grandchildren, Edward Pruitt, Jr., and Terri Stewart.
In 1949, Janet and Edward Pruitt were united in holy matrimony. To this union were born three children: Carol, Phillip and Edward Pruitt.
In 1992, Janet and Robert Earley were united in Holy Matrimony. She was a loving and remarkable mother to all of her children. All of us loved her so dearly. She often said, family is important; love and help one another; and stay bonded. Janet loved her puppy Chico, he was her baby and her joy. She made her home with her son Edward (Velma) Pruitt for the past 10 years. Janet was a member of the True Light Christian Ministries until her health started to fail her. She enjoyed serving the Lord there. She also enjoyed the outreach ministry at Indian River; as well as encouraging and helping others. She will be missed tremendously by all of her family and friends.
Janet is survived by her children, Carol (Grady) Robinson, Edward (Velma) Pruitt; sister, Billie Bodiford; sister-in-law, Ellamae Collins; grandchildren, Lavelle Stewart, Darrett Jeter, De'Andre (Stephanie) Jeter; great-grand children, Lavelle II, Marques', Desiree', Chantelle, Mario, Jamikea, Aaliyah, Kya; Special friend, Debbie Pyles who helped take care of her for the past 7 years; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.