Janette Sue Dudley

The eternally beautiful Janette Sue Dudley of Mesquite, Texas passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024. Janette was born in Dallas, TX to Clementine Power and Calvin Power on March 27, 1940. Both of her parents have preceded her in death along with her husband, James Edward Dudley. Janette obtained her beauty license when she was only 16 years old and spent the rest of her life making others feel loved, beautiful, and coiffed. Her chair was the epitome of discretion – a place to give comfort, uplift, give theology, guidance and prayer. No one ever left Janette feeling lonely or sad – only loved, uplifted, and closer to the Lord – and of course, beautiful! Besides her family and work, Janette’s passion was for the Church and serving others any way she could alongside her husband. Whether it be on the mission field in Mexico, leading VBS in South Dallas or in homeless shelters, she went where the Lord could use her and her many gifts. She taught Sunday School for years and sang in the choir (though she couldn’t carry a tune – but she could smile!). Their ministry together began at First Baptist Dallas where Jim was on staff and ended with years of service at First Baptist Sunnyvale with so many people she truly loved. Janette exemplified Christ’s love for everyone. Her parting leaves a black hole which can never be fully replaced. She was iconic. She was that one-in-a-million beautiful soul that you feel blessed to have known. We stand in awe of her and this obituary can never explain how wonderful she was. Janette’s legacy lives on through her remaining family: Son, Don & Von Hayes; daughters, Jayne & Tony McFadin and Jennifer & Michael Guthrie; Grandchildren: Lance Hayes, Travis Hayes, Ashley Hayes, James-Adrian McFadin, Hadden Avery Shaw, Carson McFadin, Kyndall Guthrie; Great grandchildren are Eyen Childers, Kylen Henderson, Corbin Hayes, Jaci Hayes, Finley McFadin, Winston James McFadin, Rhett Shaw, Sophie Sue Shaw, Truett Shaw with Maggie Jean McFadin and expected arrival of Malachi McFadin, who is on the way. Funeral service and celebration of Janette's service to her Savior and others will be at 2:00pm, Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 at Max Slayton Funeral Chapel with a private interment to follow.

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Janette Sue Dudley

March 27, 1940 - December 2, 2024