Janette May Anderson

Janette May (Johnson) Anderson, 87, of McDonough, NY, went to be with the Lord on Friday March 21, 2025, with her family by her bedside.

Born on June 14, 1937, in Sherburne, NY, Janette was the daughter of Gordon and Gladys Hull Johnson. She led a life marked by dedication, warmth, and an unwavering spirit. On May 9, 1960, she married Robert Anderson who predeceased her in 2020. She was a member of the German Baptist Church prior to its closing. Throughout her career, she demonstrated her remarkable work ethic across various fields, serving in roles at the shoe factory in Norwich, Smith-Corona in Cortland, Crescent Corset in Oxford, and the NYS Veteran's Home in Oxford. She also embraced the role of a home health aide, where she shared her compassion and care with those in need.

Janette took immense pride in her family and her many accomplishments outside of her career. She was an avid knitter and crocheter, crafting hundreds of hats for cancer survivors, a testament to her generous spirit and nurturing heart. Additionally, she enjoyed creating beautiful diamond dot pictures and loved spending time camping.

Janette leaves behind her beloved family, including her children, Sandra Stone of Beverly Hills, FL, Denise (David) Ross of Whitney Point, Clark Baker of McDonough, and Kathleen (Hilario) Martinez of Judsonia, Arkansas. She is also survived by her brother, Ron (Cheryl) Johnson of North Norwich. Janette was the proud grandmother of seven grandchildren and had the joy of 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She is remembered fondly by her brothers-in-law, Roger (Diane) Anderson of Wolcott and Randy (Karen) Anderson of Missouri, as well as her sister-in-law, Kathryn Svenson of Oxford. Janette also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to her parents, and her husband, Bob, Janette was preceded in death by her grandsons, Jimmy and Timothy, and granddaughters, Katrina, Christiona and Natasha. She also mourned the loss of her son-in-law, Wayne Stone.

Funeral services for Janette will be held at the K.L. Sharp Funeral Home, Cincinnatus, NY, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend George Mekeel officiating. Burial in Westview Cemetery will be in the spring. The family will be present to receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until the start of the service at 1:00 p.m. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Janette may be directed to the Hospice and Palliative Care of Chenango County, 33 Court Street, Norwich, NY 13815.