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Posted: Wednesday, May 20, 2015 10:11 pm from Winfield Courier
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Janet Elizabeth Austin, 65, of St. Petersburg, Fla., passed away May 10, 2015, in St. Petersburg after a courageous battle with cancer. No services are planned.
Arrangements were by A Life Tribute Funeral Care, 5601 Gulfport Blvd. S, Gulfport, FL 33707.
Janet was born April 15, 1950, in Winfield, to Simeon and Ruth E. (Wells) Phillips. She was a 1968 graduate of Winfield High School where she was salutatorian.
She and John R. Hughes married in 1970. To this union twin sons Kevin and Greg were born. The couple later divorced.
Janet married Tom Austin, and they made their home in Frederick, Md., and later St. Petersburg, Fla.
She was employed at Abbey Adams law firm in St. Petersburg.
In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her granddaughter Madelynne Hughes; sisters Helen Brake and Sharon Bowman; brothers Lester, Neal, Arnie, Darrell Phillips and Roy Richardson; nephew Rick Phillips; and niece Olivia Richardson.
Survivors include her husband Tom Austin, of the home; sons Kevin Hughes and wife Anne, Omaha, Neb., and Greg Hughes and wife Ginger, Plattsmouth, Neb.; grandchildren Taylor, Zack, Christopher, Tim, Josie, Jack, Addy and Cooper; sister Nadine Edwards, Winfield; Tom's children and grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews along with her two Lab/Sharpei canine companions, Hagrid and Finn.
Janet Elizabeth Phillips Austin
AUSTIN, Janet Elizabeth
St. Petersburg, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on May 10, 2015. She was a valued employee at the Abbey Adams law firm in downtown St. Petersburg. She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Madelynne Hughes. Surviving are her twin sons, Kevin (wife, Anne) and Greg (wife, Ginger) Hughes; and her eight grandchildren, Taylor, Zack, Christopher, Tim, Josie, Jack, Addy, and Cooper. Also surviving is her loving husband, Tom and his children, Susan (husband, David), Jeff (wife, Susan), Eric, Tommy, Randy (fiance;, Megan), Kim (husband, Jesse); and seven grandchildren, Joe, Ben, Marie, Del, Julie, Arthur and Obie. She also leaves behind her wonderful lab/shar-pei boys, Hagrid and Finn. She was the energetic and loving core that bound her extensive family together.
A Life Tribute Funeral Care Gulfport Chapel
5601 Gulfport Boulevard South Gulfport, FL 33707
(727) 347-5521 Funeral Home
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on May 15, 2015
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Linda Greenwell (Robinson)
I have many long-time memories of Janet, like reading "Old Mother West Wind" together and watching the "Flintstones" at her house, and getting separated before our 5th grade school year started for talking too much (and probably causing trouble) in our earlier, shared grade school classes at Stephenson. We spent many happy hours together in those early, formative years (exploring the neighborhood around College Street and hiking around Southwestern, and going to the little neighborhood grocery store on 8th street) Although she may be gone, whe will never be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Suzanne Teel (Wright)
I can't remember a time when Janet didn't have a smile on her face and a twinkle in her eyes. She was just that kind of person. She willl be missed by many.
Chip Wheelen
In addition to all the attributes mentioned by others, Janet was an extraordinary student. She established very high academic standards for the rest of us and by doing that, she made us all better students. She was a remarkable person in many ways.
Jean Shouse (Fiscus)
My sympathy goes out to Janets fmaily. She will always be missed.
Janie Ayers (Parr)
So enjoyed our freindship through Jr and Sr. High School. She always had a smile on her face, and she had a great sense of humor! She made me laugh! I was just re-reading some of our fun messages on Facebook.........she was a delightful person............blessings to her family. Janie Ayers Parr
Cristina Calvert (Clements)
So sad to hear of Janet's passing. Far too young to leave ... but not forgotten. My heart goes out to her family and their loss.
Cristina Calvert-Clements
Loretta Dotts (Sketers)
I am so sorry to hear of Janet's passing and for her family lose she was a very special and wonderful person. My first time I met Janet was in the grade school city track meet 5th or 6th grade we ran the 100 yard meter dash, what a fast runner she was...we were actually nose to nose, hair to hair length of each other what a close run that was. Her life's run is now over in this world but she has won the greatest race of all to be with her Heavenly Father. She shall be missed!
Loretta (Diane Dotts) Sketers
Judy Prater (Olmstead)
I remember Janet as such a friendly and ever smiling person and I admired her in many ways. It saddens me to hear of her passing and I'm so sorry she had to endure the battle with cancer. My prayers are with her family as they face this loss. I hope they know how many lives she touched.
Jean Shrader (Anderson)
I remeber Janet as a warm and caring person to all. She will be greatly missed.
Ada Tita Gutierrez (Varner)
How very sad that her little grandaughter preceded her in death and that she had to confront and endure that loss while battling her own illness. My condolences and prayers to her family.