Janet J. Dolan
Janet J. Dolan, 79 of Tipton died at 9:57 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Waterford Place in Kokomo. Janet was born July 4, 1937 in Tipton to Gail and Lois (Day) Horton. On October 28, 1955 she married Morris E. Dolan and he preceded her in death on October 27, 2008. After they were married they lived for a brief time on the East Coast while Morris was in the service.
Janet graduated from Wrights Beauty School in Kokomo and was a hairdresser for 25 years. She also worked at First Farmers Bank & Trust and later at Pioneer. Janet was a member of West Street Christian Church in Tipton where she was a Deacon and Elder. She also was a member of Tipton Elks Lodge #1012, American Legion Post #67, and Moose Lodge # 1590. Janet was an avid bowler, loved to read, a big tennis fan, and knit beautiful afghans.
She is survived by three daughters, Terri Newcom and husband Randy, Kempton, Tracy Lewis and husband Jerry, Romney, Shannon Copas and husband Terry, Tipton; a sister, Ruth Ann Anderson, Tipton; a brother, William “Randy” Horton, Tipton; a sister-in-law, Ruth Ann Horton, Sturgis, Michigan; six grandchildren, Sara Beth (Newcom) Murphy and husband Michael, Emily Newcom, Tanner Lewis and wife Katy, Hayley (Lewis) Knodell and husband Tyler, Taylor (Copas) Moats and husband Kevin, and Mallory (Copas) Jacobs and husband Ethan; five great-granddaughters and one great-grandson. Janet was preceded in death by one brother, Bob Horton.
Janet’s funeral will be at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, January 21, at Young-Nichols Funeral Home, Tipton, with Rev. Linda McKiernan-Allen presiding. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Tipton at a later date. Visitation will be from 2:00 until time of the service on Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tipton County 4-H Scholarships, c/o Tipton County Foundation, P.O. Box 412, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.
I am so sorry to hear this. My prayers are with you. Se was a pretty neat lady!
So very sorry to the Dolan family. Prayers for comfort to all.
Please accept my sincere condolences at the loss of Janet. Our friendship started many years ago; she was a very caring person who meant a lot to me. God bless you children and provide His comfort at this difficult time that you are now without parents. I truly care. Doris Morris
Sorry for your loss.
Prayers for your family.
Please accept our condolences at the passing of your loved one. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, the Head and Stacy family
It’s been several years ago but I remember walking with her from Tipton to Hobbs, to raise money for Food for the Poor.
So sorry for your loss. I loved your Mom. She was always friendly and happy. Loved babysitting you girls, I always felt at home with you. Prayers and hugs for all of you.
Our prayers & condolences are sent for Janet’s loved ones. She was one of our school classmates & will be missed.
We were sorry to read of Janet’s passing and know you will miss her. We have some good memories of years past with your mom and dad.
I just read of Janet’s passing. May you be comforted at this time.
So very sorry for your loss….Janet never failed to make me laugh…she was a dandy! Sweet memories of when she went on the girl trip to Vegas. She will be missed.
Sorry for your loss. Be keeping family in prayers