Janet Gourley
August 23, 1953 ~ November 8, 2013
Born in: Titusville, Pennsylvania
Janet Gourley, 60, of 1351 Sassafrass Street ,Franklin died at 9:00 AM, Friday, November 8, 2013 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Born August 23, 1953 in Titusville, Janet was the daughter of Carl and Janet (Beggs) Gates. Janet proudly served her country in The Army earning a National Defense Service Medal. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Clarion University of Pennsylvania in 2000. Janet retired from Polk Center in 2010 where she had been employed as a Resident Service Aide. She was a member of several local bowling, pool and golf leagues. She was an amazing mother who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. In addition to her father, Janet is survived by her daughters, Janet Gourley of Shorewood, Wisconsin, and Danette Long (Gourley) and son-in-law, Thomas Long, of West Bend, Wisconsin; her son Brandon Gourley and daughter-in-law, Rebecca, of Pittsburgh; and her granddaughters, Lorelie Gourley and Isabella Gourley both of Pittsburgh. She was preceded in death by her mother. Friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, on Thursday, November 14, 2013, from 12:00PM - 1:00PM. A Memorial Service will be held following visitation on Thursday at 1:00PM, with Rev. David Smith pastor of the Church of the Nazarene, Franklin officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the V.E.T.S. Honor Guard. To send online condolences, flowers, cards, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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I was shocked to see Jan’s obit. It had been years since I had seen her & at times I would stop to visit with her. We always had wonderful visits. She was a fantastic friend & will sadly be missed by all.. My deepest condolences & thoughts & prayers are with the whole Gourley & Gates family.
From one Army family to another…thanks for serving.
SGT Aaron J. Cooper (US Army) & Sabrina Cooper
Prayers & love sent in memory of Janet… A great mother & dear friend to us!! She will be missed so much!!
Aaron, Keely and I send our sympathies. Take comfort in knowing that she’s no longer in pain and your family did everything they could to make her comfortable. Hope your fond memories and time help heal your broken hearts.
Danette & Tom – and Janet – Deepest condolences from my family to yours.
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Angie & Scott Peterson/Heitman Family
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers and well wishes to you and your family that you find peace during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers will be with your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, remember your mom is at peace and pain free, and will always and forever be with you.
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I’m so sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you.
Donna Troll
I’m so sad to hear of your loss. I’m sure that you made many memories together that you can always keep in your hearts and minds. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Jan was a kind woman and a great mentor. I received my degree thanks to her driving me to and from class. It was an honor to work alongside her at Venango Campus and I mourn her loss.
I only hope when my time comes, to see her in Paradise with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
I am sorry for your loss. Your Mom was one of the nicest people I know and will never be forgotten. Our loss is Heaven’s gain….she is with your Gram and those that went on ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you and keep you in His Care!!
Janet, Brandon, and Dannette, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. My heart and prayers go out to you. May God comfort you all and keep you.
You and your family are in my prayers. Jan was a great and loyal friend, I loved her dearly. We shared some wild and crazy times together back in the day. She will be missed but never forgotten.
With great sympathy, compassion and love,
Take care,
Julie Anne Krug-Hughes