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Janet McNew

August 18, 1956 - August 31, 2010
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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Friday 9/3, 1:00 pm

Janet Ruth Clifton McNew of Greenwood, Texas passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. Memorial services will be held at 1:00pm, Friday, September 3, 2010 at Cottonflat Baptist Church with Rev. Justin Thompson, officiating.Janet was born August 18, 1956 to Billie and Travis Clifton in Houston, Texas. She attended Midland schools and Odessa College. On October 17, 1973, she married her soul mate and best friend, Roy Jay McNew. Janet was employed in 1979 as a teacher's aide at West Elementary School in Midland then transferred to Ben Milam elementary, where she developed some very devoted time and energy to everyone that needed her, especially the children and the teachers for 31 years. She received the Unsung Hero Award for outstanding recognition. With the start of the 2010-2011 school year, Janet transferred to another position at West Elementary in Midland and just started getting acquainted with the staff and students there. She loved to cook and you could always find her and Roy putting up peas, pickles, pears, okra or her fantastic fire-breathing jalapenos! She also loved to fish and spend a lot of time with her grandchildren. Janet is survived by her husband of 37 years, Roy McNew of Stanton; daughter Lisa of Hutto; two granddaughters, Dusty and Brittiny of Hutto; three grandsons, Jake, Michael and Jesse of Hutto; three sisters, Linda Biggs of Odessa, Ann Davis of Graham, and Marlene Dorsett of Mitchell, IN; brother Tabo Clifton of Midland; and sister-in-law, Alice Armstrong of Midland. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Butch Clifton. Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbreath Funeral Home of Stanton. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
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Friday 9/3, 1:00 pm

Janet Ruth Clifton McNew of Greenwood, Texas passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2010. Memorial services will be held at 1:00pm, Friday, September 3, 2010 at Cottonflat Baptist Church with Rev. Justin Thompson, officiating.Janet was born August 18, 1956 to Billie and Travis Clifton in Houston, Texas. She attended Midland schools and Odessa College. OnContinue Reading

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Eva Pointer Allison left a message on November 10, 2010:
God Bless and keep you all, Roy Jay and family. I will always remember Janet as a great heart, smile and gleam in her eyes! I love you all and so sorry I didn't know, but you know I love you all in Jesus Name!
Miguel Robledo left a message on September 13, 2010:
i am very sorry for your loss Mrs mcnew will be missed and will always be the best tooth fariy EVER
Beverly Briggle and family left a message on September 9, 2010:
Roy and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Though we have lost touch over so many years, I have always heard nothing but wonderful things about Janet. God bless you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Bev
Yvette Ellis left a message on September 4, 2010:
My thoughts, and prayers to the family of Mrs. McNew. Even though our work relationship was brief, I will always remember her kindness, and her smile. God Bless You All!!!
lvaughan7577@yahoo.com left a message on September 3, 2010:
With fond memories of one of Midland's finest teachers.
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Kahlia Jones-Sims left a message on September 3, 2010:
My condolences & prayers go out to Mrs McNews family. I too, was sadden to hear of her passing. I came to know Mrs McNew as a student in kindergarten at Milam Elementary in 82-83. She was a great teacher! I later had the pleasure of reconnecting with her, thru my children again at Milam, until her passing. I also, came to know her as the tooth fairy, when she pulled my daughter's tooth. They were so excited to come home and show me, the tooth necklace she had given them, to hold the tooth that she had pulled. She will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
Carrie Salazar left a message on September 2, 2010:
To the McNew family, I am so sorry for your loss. I will truly miss Janet, she was a very special person. You are in my thoughts and prayers and I know you have a very special angel watching over you from heaven.
Tami Polson left a message on September 2, 2010:
We will so miss Janet. Her wonderful chow-chow and other amazing canned items that she made always kept me coming back to the family reunions. I was always hoping that no one would pick up her great gift baskets during Bingo. So that way they could be going home with me. Her smile and sweet attitude will so be missed. I am thinking of all of you and love you all. Ya'll are all in my prayers.
Amy Harris left a message on September 2, 2010:
I am so saddened to hear of your loss. I worked with Mrs. McNew for 4 1/2 years and she was so wonderful to the teachers and the students. All of the children loved her! She was a wonderful cook too! I am thankful to have one of her delicious recipes. May God comfort you during this hard time. Sincerely, Amy
Doris and Regina Wilson left a message on September 2, 2010:
Roy, Lisa, Brittiny, Dusty and Family, We really do not know how to express our condolences because there is such a void in our hearts too. We will always love ya'll and will forever miss Jan. Love, Doris and Gina
Adriann Robledo-Garcia left a message on September 2, 2010:
I send Send my condolences to Mrs. McNew's family I was a student at Ben Milam from 91-94 I agree with Mr. Miller I will always remember her as our tooth-fairy she always had Kleenex in her pocket to pull out any loose tooth anyone had . She was a very kind teacher and had the biggest heart I will truly miss her. May she rest in peace and teach with the angels now
Tom Miller left a message on September 2, 2010:
To Roy, Janet's children, and the rest of Janet's family, It's obvious to me that Janet was held in high esteem and sits at the Right Hand of our Father because of what she gave to children throughout her life. Janet was MUCH greater than an educator; she was a mother to those children that didn't have one; she was a comforter to those children that others shuned; and she was one person no matter where the child came from, she was there for him or her. No matter how awful a child would be to adults or to other children, Janet was there for that child. She was truly a kind, compassionate person; one of the kindest I have ever known. She was Milam Elementary's tooth-fairy! The good thing about her and children, was that she received as much joy from the children as they received from her! Janet was ALWAYS willing to do anything to help anyone! Even when she didn't really want to, she would move forward with a small grin and a small comment of sarcasm; but she'd do it. She dedicated her life to children and Milam Elementary. God put her on this earth for a purpose and she fulfilled that purpose! I and HUNDREDS of other people will miss her dearly.
Fred and Pat Lewis left a message on September 2, 2010:
Our heartfelt condolences go out to all the family of Janet. Janet will always be remembered for her smile and outgoing personality. Cherish the memories. We do. ..............Our love ..............The Lewis's
nancy knight left a message on September 2, 2010:
my heart goes out to Janet 's family she was such a great person to know she will be missed . may God wrap his hands around ya'll . and give you some kind of peace
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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