Janie Rightnour
July 11, 1934 - February 14, 2022
Obituary
Janie (Wallace) Rightnour passed away peacefully on February 14, 2022 at Traditions at Reagan Park. She was 87 years old. Janie was born in Boone County and was the eldest of eight children. When the family moved to a farm in Jamestown, she fell in love with the boy next door, her future husband, Everett. She and Everett were married in 1958 and moved to Duluth, MN while Everett served in the Air Force. Eventually, life took them to Speedway, where they raised their daughters: Carla J. Conway (Jay Conway) of Speedway; and Lora R. Davis (Rick Davis) of Phoenixville, PA. Janie worked in a variety of jobs throughout her life, but the common thread – whether it was as an Avon Lady, ticket sales at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, or babysitting – was her desire to help others. She served her community through her involvement with Psi Iota Xi, a women's philanthropic organization. Janie truly had the gift of hospitality and made everyone feel welcomed. She enjoyed hosting holiday gatherings for the extended Wallace family. While she decked out the house for every holiday, she rejoiced in Christmas. She loved to bake, and her Christmas cookies and fudge were shared with neighbors, friends and loved ones. Everyone looked forward to a cookie platter from her! She loved “her” Colts and got to fulfill a dream in her eighties by rooting them on in person with her brother. When she became “Mom-mom” to Ian, she delighted in showing her grandson all things Indy: the Children's Museum, the State Fair, the Indianapolis Ice Hockey games, and touring the Track. Janie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was blessed in her final years to receive wonderful care and companionship by the staff of Westside Garden and Traditions at Reagan Park in addition to the loving and devoted care of her daughter Carla.
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Stephanie Barnett
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Yes I remember going to Aunt Janies house is Speedway as a child & playing ping pong in the basement & hiding behind the curtains in the little rooms. Loved going to her house.
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Joyce yockey
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I had the pleasure of knowing Janie for several years. She was an active member of Psi Iota Psi Sorority and I also worked with her at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Prayers and love to her family and friends!
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Anne Hall
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Dear Carla & Lora (Lori),
I first met your mother as a neighbor on Auburn. She babysit my daughter while I taught. It was during that time I invited her to join Psi Iota Xi. She was a loyal member for so many years. We worked together at the Holy Wreath Home Tour and various other philanthropic projects for the Psi Otes. She was so kind to my mother. They would go out to eat, and Mother loved her dearly. When my husband was ill, she would check on him weekly with a phone call. She was a very caring lady. You have many wonderful memories of you mother; they will give you comfort..
Anne Hall
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Tim Wallace
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It truly wasn’t Christmas until Ant Janie’s “Christmas Letter” was received and read. Truly a blessing! Thank you for keeping us informed and knitted together! .
Wishing Carla, Lora, and family peace and comfort during this time of great sorry and grief. Your in my heart and prayers.
With Love Tim