Janet Leigh Autry, passed away on July 22, 2022. Janet was born on August 13, 1949.
Janet is preceded in death by her parents, James Floyd Autry and Geraldine Corrynne Autry, and her sister, Linda Kay Autry Williams, all of Whitesboro. She is survived by her nieces, Aleisha Gravit (Mark) of Colleyville, Texas; and Leah Robertson of Grapevine, Texas; great-nephew, Christian Robertson of The Colony, Texas and great-niece, Avery Robertson of Austin, Texas.
Janet was a loving daughter, sister, and aunt. She was also a fierce protector of and an advocate for animals. She never met a dog or cat that she didn’t love.
Janet graduated from Whitesboro High School in 1967. She attended Grayson County Jr. College before graduating with a degree in Education from East Texas State University (now Texas A&M Commerce). Janet taught elementary school for over 30 years in Savoy, Texas.
Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Meador Funeral Home of Whitesboro, followed by a private family burial at Oakwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Humane Society of North Texas www.hsnt.org in memory of Janet Autry.
Janet was a true lady. She will be missed. Our prayers are with you & yours. God bless you.
I had Janet the first year she came to Savoy in the fifth grade. She was a great teacher! I would stop by and visit with her when she and Margaret lived in their trailer. Always had time for her students! So sorry for your loss.
Oh sweet Janet! How we will miss you on White Street! Especially all the strays that you so lovingly took in and cared for. I can hear the rejoicing in Heaven as all your loved ones are eagerly awaiting you. Give them all my love, and please know I loved you very much, too.
Love and prayers to Janet’s family,
Martha Chisum
We both enjoyed having you as our 4th grade teacher in Savoy. You always made each student feel special .
Janet and I graduated together from WHS class of 1967. So many memories to share. Our class just had our 55th class reunion and she passed the day before we had it. A wonderful tribute was given by Jane Moore Phillips and Candace Kennedy Haddock, at our reunion. She will be so missed by all. With heartfelt sympathy, Janice Williams Phelps.
Janet was a great colleague and friend. Prayers for God’s comfort and strength for each of you.
We always enjoyed her wit and help at Whitesboro School Board Elections and the high school class reunion at Charlie and Waunema’s home. I once had to bring tadpoles home from work so she could show the neighbor kids where frogs came from. We were blessed to have known her.