Janet Lea Newcomb

Janet was born in Bryan on December 7, 1957 and grew up in her beloved community in Kurten, Texas. She was a 1976 graduate of Bryan High School and a proud member of both 4-H and FFA. She loved country music and dancing, as well as helping others. These passions and her love of community followed her throughout her life.

Over the years, Janet was a familiar face at Kurten Community Center events due to her willingness to volunteer. She recently worked tirelessly and assisted with the Kurten School’s first reunion. Janet volunteered at the Brazos Valley Youth Livestock Show for over two decades and was the Swine Chairman for numerous years. She also worked at the Snook Rodeo as Secretary and kept the books for a number of other rodeos in the area.

Janet had a great love of friends and family; she was always reaching out and forging relationships with others. She was a loyal friend to many in the community and was loved by the Kurten Girls and her Mary Kay sisters around the state. She had a passion for history and genealogy, spending many years researching the Newcomb and Killen family lineage. Her exuberant personality, beautiful smile, and infectious laugh will be missed.

Janet was preceded in death by her father Albert Earl Newcomb, her mother Dorothy Killen Newcomb, and her brother Jay Bob Newcomb. She is survived by brother John Newcomb, brother Jerry Newcomb and wife Deborah, nephew Ross Newcomb, niece Caitlin Nash and husband Phil, nieces Sidney and Shelby Newcomb, as well as numerous cousins, great-nephews, and great-nieces.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite community charity or Tyron Cemetery Association, C/O Ronnie Shaw, 4125 Rabbit Lane, Bryan, Texas 77808.

A visitation for Janet will be held Friday, July 22, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Memorial Funeral Chapel, 1515 South College Avenue, Bryan, Texas 77801. A graveside will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 10:00 AM at Tryon Cemetery in Brazos County, Texas.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.memorialfuneralchapelbryan.com for the Newcomb family.