Janet Sue Holman

WINTER HAVEN -

Mrs. Janet Sue Martin Holman, wife of David D. Holman, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2016, at 10:40 a.m. at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale. The daughter of George and Ottie Lee Martin, she was born October 25, 1935, in Larned, Kansas. Janet Sue has been a resident of Winter Haven, Florida, since 1969. Becoming an accomplished pianist at an early age, she was a church choir member, soloist, and church pianist for many years. A devout Christian, Janet Sue was baptized in the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, in Larned, and was a faithful follower of the Lord and generous friend to all.

Janet was a graduate of Kansas University in 1953 with a degree in Elementary Education. She taught kindergarten and first grade for over 30 years in the Kansas and Florida School Systems, ending her career at Elbert Elementary in Winter Haven, Florida. She was awarded the honor of teacher of the year in 1998, as well as many other honors. Over 40 years later, former students would still stop and ask, “Mrs. Holman, remember me? You taught me in the first grade.”

Survivors include her loving and devoted husband of 58 years, David; children, Eric Holman of Inman, South Carolina, Pamela Holman Pickos of Columbia, South Carolina, and Heidi Holman Wolff of Marietta, Georgia; as well as four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, and her sister, Dolores Reichel of St. Joseph, Missouri.

A kinder more gentle soul never existed. She was a perfect wife, mother, grandmother, and person, who set the standard for friendship to others.

A visitation is scheduled for Monday, 6-8 p.m. at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home in Winter Haven. The funeral will be Tuesday, 11 a.m. at Ott Laughlin, with a reception to follow. The burial will be in Larned, Kansas. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Janet’s life. Flowers and condolences may be sent to Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, 645 W Central Ave., Winter Haven, Florida 33880.Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home, Winter Haven, FL.