Janet Carol Merren

September 22, 1944 - July 14, 2019

Janet Carol (Campbell) Merren, a matriarch, caregiver, stubborn, quirky, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, of Charlotte, died Sunday, July 14, 2019 at her residence. Janet, 74, was born in Lansing, MI on September 22, 1944, the daughter of Milo and Kathryn (Coger) Campbell. Following graduating from Charlotte High School in 1962 Janet married her sweetheart Donald Merren and together created their legacy until his passing in 2003. At a young age Janet was taking care of her younger siblings, this continued throughout her life with her children, grandchildren and by being a caregiver to others. Janet a breast cancer survivor, devoted her life to helping others. She worked numerous jobs throughout her life, IGA in the Bakery and Coupon Department, Rivers Edge Restaurant, AE Hoover, Home Health Caregiver and most recently as a Security Guard at Spartan Motors. Janet’s hobbies included, collecting porcelain dolls and coffee cups, gardening, traveling, crossword puzzles, playing cards and watching the Sci-Fi Channel. Most importantly Janet adored the time that she spent with her family. Janet is survived by her children, Loretta Lee, Deanna Barnum, Matthew (Amber Moore) Merren; daughter in-law, Dawn Merren Vanzandt; 13 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; siblings, Paul (Linda) Campbell, Kathryn (Andrew) Pray, Judy Campbell, Veronica (Max Curtiss) Crawford, Marlene (Paul) Stavros, Pauline Bibler; sister in-laws, Cathy Campbell, Dorene Bearndt and Mary (Chuck) Crosby; brother in-law, John (Pat) Merren. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald; children, Phillip Merren, Scott Merren, and Kim Rounds; siblings, Jerry Campbell, Gaylord Campbell; stepbrother, LeRoy (Barb) Cole; Son in-law, Mark Lee; brother in-law, William Merren, Grover Bibler; father and mother in-law, Al and Leora Smith; father in-law, John Merren; parents, Milo (Francis) Campbell and Kathyrn Campbell. Friends are encouraged to support Janet’s family. Funeral services are Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Pastor Charles Jenson officiating. Visitation is Wednesday, July 17, 2019 from 2-4:00 p.m. and 6-8:00 p.m. at Pray Funeral Home. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to The American Cancer Society. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Janet on her Tribute Page at www.PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.