Janet Marie (Newton) Brown, 82, of Crane, MO went to be with the Lord at 6:40 p.m. Friday February 17, 2023 with her loving family surrounding her. Janet was born in Aurora, MO to Guy and Retha (Hicks) Newton on August 22, 1940. Janet had 2 siblings a brother Lowell Newton and sister Lois (Newton) Blades.

Janet married Joe D. Brown July 24, 1955. From this marriage 7 children were born. Randy Brown (deceased); Janice Camron (Howard); Lonnie Brown (Wanda); Sheila Camron (Dwight); Terre Brown (Vonda); James Brown (Cindy); and Lahoma Guess (David).
Janet was preceded in death by her parents Guy and Retha Newton, her son Randy Brown; husband Joe Brown; sister Lois Blades; a great grand daughter Sophie Friend, and 2 sons-in-law Keith Cauthen and Dwight Camron.

Janet was blessed with 19 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren, and 8 great, great grandchildren. She also has a host of nieces, nephews and other family.

Janet was best known as Granny, the title she treasured the most. She was "Granny" to not only her own family but extended family, friends, and the community. Throughout her life she was employed with GB Manufacturing, FASCO, University Agent, farmer, homemaker, babysitter, and a host of odd jobs.

Janet enjoyed painting, fishing, yard sales, quilting, making jewelry, embroidery, flowers, gardening and spending time with her family, but bargain shopping was her favorite past time.

Janet never met a stranger. She loved to talk and never turned anyone away. She was selfless with her children and her grandchildren knew they could always count on Granny to help any way she could. She is greatly loved and will be missed by all.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 20, 2023 in Stumpff Funeral Chapel, Crane, MO. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 21, 2023 in Mars Hill Community Building, Crane, MO with Mac McCully and Cecil Brown officiating. Burial will be in Mars Hill Cemetery, Crane, MO under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home, Crane, MO.