Janis Current

Janis Current, age 96, a resident of Redkey, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, at her home in Redkey.  

Janis was born July 8, 1927, in Redkey, Indiana, the daughter of David and Meredith (Armstrong) Cook. She graduated from Redkey High School in 1945. Janis married Jay Max Current on Sept. 20, 1947, and he passed away on Jan. 20, 1979.  

Janis owned and operated a beauty shop in her home for many years and worked at Redkey Elementary as a teacher’s aide. Janis was a member of Redkey United Methodist Church and also a founding member of Redkey Faith Ministries; she attended Fairview United Methodist Church. Other memberships include Redkey Order of the Eastern Star and Redkey Delta Theta Tau Sorority.

Janis served as secreatary/treasurer of Hillcrest Cemetery for many years.  

Survivors include:

Her children — John David Current (wife: Betsy), Crane Hill, Alabama, Randy Current (wife: Faye), Dunnellon, Florida, Doug Current (wife: Sarah), Redkey, Indiana, Rick Current (wife: Violet), Redkey, Indiana, Lisa Young (husband: Ben), Jackson Center, Ohio, and Mark Current, Redkey, Indiana 

Sixteen grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery, south of Redkey.  

Memorials may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.  

Arrangements entrusted to Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.