Janet M Butz

Janet M (Moll) Butz entered her heavenly home on May 8, 2020 after a brief battle with cancer. A woman of faith and the heart of her family, Janet helped shape the spirituality of those close to her with a devout Christian example. Her firm belief in God supported her in her recent struggle and gave her eventual peace.

Janet was born to the late Edwin and Anna Moll in late 1934. She was one of twelve children of which only four remain. She attended high school until the age of sixteen when she went to work as a seamstress at a local dress company to help support their large family.

Janet met her husband, Gerald P Butz, at a local skating rink and quickly fell in love, eventually marrying in May of 1956. They then moved to Wilmington, DE to enable Gerald to begin his career with the Philadelphia Bulletin. Janet was primarily a homemaker lovingly caring for her family which grew to five children. The family enjoyed activities over the years including trips to the beach, camping, sailing, and excursions to visit family in PA. From an early onset, the couple dedicated their children to God as members of their neighborhood church.

Janet was very caring and always saw the good in others. She is known for her ease in frequent conversations with total strangers. Throughout her life, she maintained a sweet and simple demeanor. Janet and her husband later became dedicated members of New Life Christian Fellowship located in Wilmington, DE. She served in the children’s ministry along with hosting home fellowship groups. Her church family has been a wonderful source of support through the years, and especially during the sudden loss of her husband over 25 years ago.

Janet is survived by her remaining siblings: Robert Moll (Pam), June Simon, Althea Hines, and Connie Stump. Janet is also survived by her five children: Curtis (Donna), Jeffrey (Mary Lynn), Anthony, Cynthia Rehbach (Robert), and Keith (Melinda). She was the proud grandmother of Angela, Anthony Jr, Jeffrey, Kristen, Nicole, Robert, Thresa, Denise, Debbie, and JoAnna as well as several great grandchildren. She cherished the continued relationship she had with her former daughter-in-law Novella as well.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Gerald and wonderful grandsons Jason and Daniel Taylor, as well as her beautiful great granddaughter Gabriella.

Funeral services will be private due to COVID-19 concerns.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to New Life Christian Fellowship 2712 Old Milltown Road Wilmington, DE 19808 in her memory.

We would also like to acknowledge the entire staff of Delaware Hospice especially Jennifer, Michelle, and Jamie who helped manage this difficult journey.


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