She was born in Galveston, TX on October 11, 1957 to Arcadio and Consuelo Chapa. She was married to Curtis Russell for 13 years.
Janie was a paralegal and a legal secretary for Arthur Schechter and Associates and Fulbright and Jaworski. She was a member of The Space City Corvette Club, Bay Area Welcome Neighbors, Brunch Bunch, and Time Out Tuesdays, and had a passion for politics, parties, and spending time with her family.
She was preceded in death by her mother Consuelo Chapa, father Arcadio Chapa, grandson Ivan Perez, and brother Freddy Chapa.
She is survived by her husband Curtis, daughters Ashlea and Kristen, grandchildren Hector, Trae, Io, Leo, and Galaxy, brother Art, and her two pups Poochie and Suki.
A visitation for Janie will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Forest Park East Funeral Home, 21620 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX 77598. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, 21620 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX 77598. A graveside service will occur Tuesday, June 4, 2024 from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM, 21620 Gulf Fwy, Webster, TX 77598.
