Janell Meredith Jackson Witt, 51, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2016 in her home. Janell was born December 10, 1964 to Ralph and Virginia Jackson, the youngest of four children. She was born and raised in Springfield, Missouri. Janell graduated from Central High School in 1983. She married the love of her life, Darin Witt, on May 23, 1987. Janell turned her life over to Jesus Christ and was dedicated to Hope House Ministries and Northside Assembly of God, where she was baptized. Janell had a big heart; she could always make you laugh, and knew what to say to make you feel better.
Janell was preceded in death by her loving husband Darin; her parents, Ralph and Virginia Jackson; and her nephew Darrell Tindle. She is survived by her son, Brendon Jackson, Springfield; granddaughter, Aireonna Jackson, Springfield; two brothers, Jeff Jackson, Springfield and Jerry Jackson, Florida; sister, Jenny Sue Jackson, Sringfield; many nieces and nephews; and life – long friends, Lisa Ponder Turner and Christine Tindle.
A celebration of Janell’s life will be at 6 pm, June 8, 2016 at Northside Assembly of God, 2310 North Campbell, Springfield, Missouri, with a dinner to follow at 7 pm.