Janet Lee Elrod Wills, born February 9, 1965, entered her heavenly home, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, kindness, and unwavering dedication to others.
For 40 years, Janet served as a nurse, dedicating most of her career to hospice care. Nursing was more than a profession to her—it was her calling. She had a compassionate heart, a gentle spirit, and a remarkable ability to comfort patients and families during life’s most difficult moments. Her kindness, empathy, and unwavering dedication touched countless lives.
Janet also had a love for travel and enjoyed exploring new places, creating memories that reflected her adventurous spirit and appreciation for life’s experiences.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Stewart Wills; her father, Milton Elrod; and her mother, Amalene Elrod.
She leaves behind her loving sister, Renae Elrod (David) Franklin; her brother, Michael (Jolynn) Elrod; and a family who cherished her deeply. Although Janet never had children of her own, she was a devoted and loving presence in the lives of her nephews, Bryan Gilmore, William Elrod, Jackie Carter III, and Scott Seaman. She also treasured her great-nephews and great-niece, Connor Hardegree, Aria Hardegree, Ezra Gilmore, and the joy they brought to her life.
Janet will be remembered for her generous heart, her quiet strength, her dedication to serving others, and the love she freely shared with family, friends, patients, and everyone fortunate enough to know her. Her legacy of compassion will continue to live on in the many lives she touched.
The family finds comfort in the countless lives Janet impacted and the love she shared so freely. Though her passing was sudden, her memory will remain a source of strength and inspiration. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered with so much love.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Ms. Willis will take place at 2:00 PM at the Chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Joel Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Johnson Cemetery with William Elrod, Ethan Ray, Darrell McComas, Michael Elrod, Jerry cook, Scott Seamen, and Dirk McComas serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 12:00 until the service hour at the funeral home.