of Paron, AR
December 1, 1933 - December 26, 2012
Janet Lou Aldridge, age 79, of Paron, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, December 26, 2012. She was born December 1, 1933 to the late Betrum and Margaret Lindsay in Rock Falls, Illinois. She was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Alexander and retired from Farm Bureau. She loved music, loved to sing, and loved sewing. In addition to playing the piano, Janet taught many Sunday school classes throughout the different churches that her and her husband, Bro. Lester Aldridge pastored. She became a ''foster'' grandmother and aunt to many who had not been shown unconditional love and was given the gift of exceptional phone ministry to those that Mrs. Janet knew out-of-state. Janet loved her family, her friends, and the Lord very deeply.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two great-grandchildren, three brothers, Bert, Marvin, and George Lindsay, and one sister, Renie Woodyatt.
Survivors include her wonderful companion of 63 years, Bro. Lester Aldridge of the home; two daughters, Chris Wayland and husband, Larry and Shirley Hitchcock and husband, Virgil, all of Bryant; three sons, Lester Daniel Aldridge and wife, Diane of Paron, Ted Aldridge and wife, Connie of Bryant, and Paul Aldridge and wife, April of North Little Rock; thirteen grandchildren, Robyn Manees, David McCombs, Kelly Mangrum, Chad Aldridge, Daniel Aldridge, Anthony Aldridge, Lindsay Margaret Aldridge, Jory Aldridge, Jace Aldridge, Josh Aldridge, Xavier Aldridge, Lexi Aldridge, and Alivia Aldridge; twelve great-grandchildren; one sister, Maxine Knapp and husband, Robert of Rock Falls; two brothers, Walter Lindsay and wife Janet and David Lindsay all of Rock Falls; numerous nieces and nephews; her best friend, Reba Hillenburg; other relatives, and many friends.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at New Life Baptist Church in Alexander with Bro. Sid Samples officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander. Serving as pallbearers will be Ronnie Hutchinson, Allen Manees, Paul Aldridge, David McCombs, Isaac McCombs, and Jonthan Austin.
Visitation will be from 6:00 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047).
It's a miracle how I accidented upon this obituary...
I was shocked to read about Sis. Janet's death. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. May God comfort you as he did me when I lost my brother, sister & mother. Gods comfort is so real.
Isaiah 57: 1 makes alot of since in these days we are living in. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. God Bless you all . Love Always, Lisa
My deepest sympathy to the family. I know that this is a difficult time for you right now but the Bible offer comfort and hope now and for the future. Rev. 21;3,4 Jehovah God say that He will wipe out every tears from their eyes and death will be no more. John 11:25,26 Jesus said that he is the resurrection and the life. Pslm. 37:11 states that the meek ones will possess the earth. I hope that you can find comfort from these scriptures as I have.
Lester and Brother Les
Sorry about the passing of Mrs. Janet. She was a loving and caring woman that will be greatfully missed. I loved her from day one and will always. God bless all of you.
If there was ever a woman i met in my life that knew her path, her loves, had passion a distinctive voice and contagious laugh and lived her husband and her lord and family it was aunt janet...she was one of a kind..love you aunt janet i know your directing the heavenly choir and precious ptayers to all those looking forward to a heavenly reunion
Bro. Les and Paul .. sister Janet is still one of best Sunday school teachers of my life !!! Also a great singer / piano player ! My heart goes out to your family ! She will be one in heaven with a song and playing that piano LOUD and PROUD!! Thank you Bro. Les and Sister Janet for all you did for me as a young man in you church . The lessons will never be forgotten!
Bro. Les and family, I know you will miss Ms Janet so much and so will a lot of friends. She did live the true Christian Life. I have known Bro Les and Ms Janet since I was a Little girl and I'm not telling my age, but it has been a long time and their love for each other and love for others never changes. What a beautiful and wonderful couple and Ms Janet is now singing with the angels. Amen and Amen. She just inherited the most wonderful mansion . She needed no mansion here on earth. She knew where her mansion was being prepared. I will miss you Ms. Janet.
Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Janet was a very loving and careing lady, she will be missed by all.
Uncle Lester,
Words cannot express the sadness I feel for your loss.
There are a million things I loved about Aunt Janet.
She will always be in my thoughts and memories.
God Bless You and the Family.
Cyndi
Uncle Les and cousins: I wanted you all to know how truly sorry I am for the grief you are all bearing with the loss of Aunt Janet. I remember so clearly the last time I saw her was ar Lillian's funeral in Rock Falls. We sang together on the way out of church because the guy that was singing was sooo bad. Aunt Janet got that twinkle in her eye and just started singing out and I joined in. Then after everything was over and we were back at my Dad's and they were getting ready to head back to Arkansas your folks sang a song to me and my husband. It is a precious memory I recall often. There are so many things I could tell you about your wife and mother but you have probably heard similarstories from other folks. I will share with you that I can't help thinking of her everytime I read Proverbs 31 :10-31.The world was a better place for having her in it and she had a way about her that made me want to be a better person. We were surely blessed to have had her in our lives and I thank God daily for her and the things she taught me just by the examples she set. God bless you and keep you through these sorrowful days.
Your loving niece and cousin
Barbara Jo
Bro.Les,Ted and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss of Mrs. Janet. I have very fond memories of her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Shawn and Karen Hardesty
Brother Les and family,
Janet will be missed by all of us. We will always remember the good times we had with your family. Mom was blessed to have had Janet and you as such loving and caring friends. Our prayers go out to you and your family.
Children of Betty Stevens
Uncle Lester & family,
We were all so blessed to have Aunt Janet as a part of our lives. I will always cherish the memories of her at the piano, singing in the church in Rock Falls. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as we mourn the worldly loss of a beautiful and loving person.
With much Love,
Michael
Bro. Les, so sorry for your loss you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Lacy,Linda Dowell and Karen Bloss.
prayers for you all Rev. Aldridge and Paul.She was a really sweet person.
Uncle Les, and Family
I'm very saddened, by the loss of Aunt Janet.
She was a very Wonderful Sweet Lady. I will never forget
her Wonderful laugh, and her Beautiful smile.
Please know you are all in my Heart and Prayers at this difficult time. God truly got another Angel.
God Bless.
Love,
Tammy Egan
Uncle Lester and ALL the Family, No words can express how I feel for the Crossing of Beloved Aunt Janet. So Sudden. I do know how deep is the Grief.
I will be praying for you, for Strength, Peace in the coming days.
Those we love don't go away
they walk beside us everyday.
Unseen,Unheard, BUT always near.
Still Loved, Still Missed and very Loved.
Love you All.
Please accept our sincere sympathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. May God wrap His loving arms around you and provide a peace and comfort that only He can is our prayer. May your tears turn into smiles as you remember the good times. Just know we care and are thinking of and praying for you.
We have been blessed beyond belief to have had the priviledge to call Ms. Janet our friend. She was everyone's mom and grandma. She treated everyone like they were the only one and most important. She was always more concerned for others and was always about the Lord's business. Church services will not be the same without Ms. Janet agreeing with the pastor by saying "Amen, Amen, Amen!" We are all just heartbroken but have great memories and know we will be greeted in Heaven by Jeus and Ms. Janet! Love and prayers. Allen and Ruthie Bain and Betty Gregory
Bro Les, Lester, Ted and family
Alot of years have gone by since we last spoke or saw one another, but I have thought about you all often.. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Sister Janet. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. May God Bless You All..
Kathy Snowden Ragsdale
Bro Les, Lester, Ted and family
Alot of years have gone by since we last spoke or saw one another, but I have thought about you all often.. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Sister Janet. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. May God Bless You All..
Kathy Snowden Ragsdale