Janet Rhenee Carruthers was the third of four children born to the union of Earl and Hattie Pettus on March 24, 1949, in San Antonio, Texas. She was the product of two Christian parents and a devout member of St. Paul United Methodist Church from early childhood. Janet was an active member of the church and participated in the choir and Vacation Bible School as a young child. Janet enjoyed a rich family heritage anchored in Christian values. She attended public schools in San Antonio, Texas and graduated from Sam Houston High School. She also attended St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas and Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas. She served as an educator at several of the public schools in San Antonio. She always had a love for doing hair and eventually attended cosmetology school at Vogue College of Cosmetology in San Antonio, obtaining a license as a cosmetologist. Janet was married in 1971 and later gave birth to her only child, daughter, Tammye. Eventually, she became a single mom who dedicated her life to raising her daughter. She was the troop leader for her daughter’s Girl Scout Troop, she was highly influential and encouraged her daughter to achieve the highest level of education. Janet always could be seen hosting sleepovers for her daughter’s friends. She loved to shop, sew her own clothes, exercise, listen to R&B music, and watch movies. She was a tenacious woman who loved her family with all her heart and soul. She had an infectious laugh and was full of personality. Janet took pride and delight in her daughter and grandchildren. She instilled values into her daughter that will be seen for generations to come. Janet passed away peacefully on June 15, 2024. She is preceded in death by her parents Earl and Hattie Pettus, her brothers, Edward Earl Washington, Earl Nathan Pettus Jr., and Howard Eugene Pettus. She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving daughter Tammye Carruthers Turner, son-in-law Bruce Earl Turner, two grandchildren, Savannah Rhenee Turner, and Bruce Jacob Earl Turner, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of loving relatives and friends. A memorial will be held to celebrate Janet’s life in San Antonio, Texas at St. Paul United Methodist Church. The date and time of service will be on June 30, 2024, at 2:00PM. The address is 508 N. Center St. San Antonio, Texas 78202.
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Memories of : Janet would always come by her uncle Fred Douglas Washington’s house on Drexel. She would stop by to tell us about Tammy accomplishments in elementary thur high school. Janet was proud of daughter. Tammy was the apple of her eyes and the love of her life.
My heart felt condolences 💐 to Tammy and her family. May God continue to bless you.
We are heartbroken for your loss. May the Lord grant you and your family peace and comfort in this time of mourning.
John 16:22: “So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy”
I remember your mom when we were in high school. She always beamed with pride when you performed. My deepest condolences.
My condolences and heart felt prayers for Gods to comfort and loving peace energy towards You and your family. I’m here if you need me to assist with anything
Sorry for your lost May God continue to comfort your family.
Mrs. Carruthers was a beautiful, giving soul. She loved her family immensely. She always made me laugh & kept me in good spirits. God has a new angel in his kingdom. We love you, and our prayers are with you & your family.
Where did the time go…Rest in peace dear cousin, until we meet again. Condolences to you and your family cousin Tammye.
I will never forget her. She really seemed to enjoy having Tammye’s friends over for sleepovers which I was happy to attend. She was a big part of my childhood and I loved her very much!
My prayers are with the family and may she rest in peace!