Janet Lee Lonas

November 24, 1938 - October 19, 2019

Heishman Funeral Home Inc. sends condolences to the family of Janet Lonas. Janet Lee Lonas gained her angel wings on October 19, 2019. She was a loving, soft-hearted and one of the strongest people we know. She was surrounded by family and friends who loved her very much. She faced the pain head-on with courage and never let that smile leave her face. The funeral will be held Wednesday, October 23 at 11:00 a.m. at Valley Funeral Service in Edinburg. Pastor Jonathan Fletcher will officiate. Burial will follow in Sunset View Memorial Gardens in Woodstock. Janet was born November 24, 1938, in Mt. Jackson, VA to the late Lester and Mildred Ruby. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Toni Cole and daughter Pammy Lonas. She graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School and was a member of Mt. Jackson United Methodist Church. Janet is survived by her husband of 54 years, Billy O. Lonas; five children, Donald “Junior” (Joy), Rickey (Shelia), Lory (Roger), Tammy (Dennis), Billy (Renee`); seven grandchildren and eight adorable great-grandchildren, with one due later this year. She also loved her dog Walley which was the love of her life. Pallbearers will be Roger Miller, Jimmy Wren, Lee Stoneburner, Kevin Jernigan, Lane LeCraw and Frederick Davis. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6-8 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork Street, Suite 405, Winchester, VA. 22601. The family would like to thank Blue Ridge Hospice and Sarah Wren for assistance in their time of need. Online condolences may be left at www.valleyfs.com