Individual Details
Janie Mae Prather
(17 Mar 1930 - 23 Sep 1978)
Janie Lifsey was the type of person who always greeted you with a smile. She worked in several retail positions during her life and came into contact with many people. All of those she met spoke very highly of her and remembered her kind smile.
"A Tribute to Janie"
A loved one from us has gone, no more on this earth to see;
We'll cherish the memory you left us as your soul rests in peace with Thee.
God understands and knows, what is best for us, so He gave you a burden to bear,
Yet, you never was crushed or broken, you knew your Lord was always near.
You bore your pains with patience, with a smile upon your face, you stood the test,
As the Lord sent one of His angels, to lead you into eternal rest.
Your troubles and trials are over, the victory you have won, you will live forever with Jesus
And kneel at the heavenly throne.
You counted your days, by tender loved ones, you counted your years with God so near,
And with every added moment you smiled, because you served Him here.
(author unknown; dated Sept 23, 1978)
Obituary: September, 1978
MRS. JANIE MAE LIFSEY - THOMASTON - Funeral services for Mrs. Janie Mae Lifsey, age 48, of 108 Jeff Davis Road, were held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the Jeff Davis Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Kent, the Rev. Clifford Bradshaw and the Rev. Rex King officiating. Burial was in Fincher Methodist Church Cemetery in Meansville with Coggins Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Lifsey died Saturday at the Upson County Hospital. Mrs. Lifsey was employed as a clerk at Shelley's Dry Goods Store. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Myrtie Prather, Thomaston; a step-daughter, Mrs. C. J. Knight, Thomaston; two sons, Chris Phillips and Eddie Lifsey; one step-son, David Lifsey, all of Thomaston; and one grandson and five step-grandchildren.
"A Tribute to Janie"
A loved one from us has gone, no more on this earth to see;
We'll cherish the memory you left us as your soul rests in peace with Thee.
God understands and knows, what is best for us, so He gave you a burden to bear,
Yet, you never was crushed or broken, you knew your Lord was always near.
You bore your pains with patience, with a smile upon your face, you stood the test,
As the Lord sent one of His angels, to lead you into eternal rest.
Your troubles and trials are over, the victory you have won, you will live forever with Jesus
And kneel at the heavenly throne.
You counted your days, by tender loved ones, you counted your years with God so near,
And with every added moment you smiled, because you served Him here.
(author unknown; dated Sept 23, 1978)
Obituary: September, 1978
MRS. JANIE MAE LIFSEY - THOMASTON - Funeral services for Mrs. Janie Mae Lifsey, age 48, of 108 Jeff Davis Road, were held Sunday at 3 p.m. from the Jeff Davis Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert Kent, the Rev. Clifford Bradshaw and the Rev. Rex King officiating. Burial was in Fincher Methodist Church Cemetery in Meansville with Coggins Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Lifsey died Saturday at the Upson County Hospital. Mrs. Lifsey was employed as a clerk at Shelley's Dry Goods Store. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Myrtie Prather, Thomaston; a step-daughter, Mrs. C. J. Knight, Thomaston; two sons, Chris Phillips and Eddie Lifsey; one step-son, David Lifsey, all of Thomaston; and one grandson and five step-grandchildren.
Events
| Birth | 17 Mar 1930 | Thomaston, Upson Co., GA | |||
| Marriage | 29 Oct 1949 | Warm Springs, Meriwether Co., GA - Willie Lovelace "Bill" Phillips , Jr. | |||
| Marriage | 1957 | Thomaston, Upson Co., GA - James Edgar Lifsey , Sr. | |||
| Death | 23 Sep 1978 | Cancer - Thomaston, Upson Co., GA | |||
| Burial | 24 Sep 1978 | Fincher Cemetery, Meansville, Pike Co., GA | |||
| Funeral | 24 Sep 1978 | Coggins Funeral Home in charge at Jeff Davis Baptist Church, Thomaston, Upson Co., GA; Revs. Robert Kent, Clifford Bradshaw and Rex King Officiating | |||
| Reference No | 3 |
Families
| Spouse | Willie Lovelace "Bill" Phillips , Jr. (1926 - 1989) |
| Child | Living |
| Spouse | James Edgar Lifsey , Sr. (1916 - 1977) |
| Child | Living |
| Father | George Moses "Doc" PRATHER (1897 - 1977) |
| Mother | Myrtie Mae Kent (1905 - 1987) |