A funeral service for Janet Underwood, 85, is scheduled for 2 p.m., Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville with Rev. Larry Barker and Rev. Andy Cox officiating. She will be laid to rest at McDonald Cemetery in New Summerfield.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, November 29, 2024, at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville.

Janet was born on May 4, 1939, to Claude Cox and Zora Belle (Gray) Cox and passed away on November 26, 2024.

Janet's life was incredibly rich and filled with love, service, and devotion. Working in the banking industry for over 50 years was a remarkable achievement which showcased her dedication and commitment. Her involvement in the Jacksonville Riders Club and the International Team Penning Association highlights her love for horses and community activities.

Her deep faith and active participation as a charter member of Cornerstone Baptist Church, along with her love for Jesus and reading the Bible, reveal she had a strong spiritual foundation. The care and mentorship Janet provided to young employees like Kris Sturrock, Bobbie Durham, Sherrie Shaw, Suzanne Tipton, Faye Dotson, and Leisa Cummings as well as her passion for taking care of her yard, pets, and especially her cherished grandchildren are a testament to her nurturing and supportive nature. She was always a compassionate caregiver and took care of her husband, Larry, and numerous other family members.

Family gatherings for Christmas and Easter, and her trips to Houston to see her twin sister, Jane, and family, were such special times and even when travel became difficult, her family would come to visit her, ensuring those bonds remained strong.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Larry D. Underwood; mother and father-in-law, Odelle and Grady Underwood; twin sister and husband, Jane and Doug Cox; sister and husband, Betty and James Herring; brothers, Jerry Don Cox and Robert Cox; nieces, Jackie Gage, Debbie McClain, Donica Bolton; and nephew, Eddie Herring; brother and sister-in-law, Nolan and Juaneice Smith; and sister-in-law, Lynette Wright.

Left to cherish her memory are her son, Byron Underwood and wife, Terri; grandsons, Grady Underwood and wife, Chelsea, Justin Underwood and wife, Jennifer, Jared Underwood and wife, Amanda; great-grandsons, Cody, Kyle and Gunner Underwood; great-granddaughters, Kayla, Dylin, and Kara Underwood; brothers, Andy Cox and wife, Sondra, and Gary Cox and wife, Debra; special friends, Jim and Dedi Kyle; and many nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Grady Underwood, Justin Underwood, Jared Underwood, Pat McCown, Joe Weaver, Monty Riley, Tiger Worsham, and Tim Brittain.

Honorary pallbearers will be Cody Underwood, Kyle Underwood, Gunner Underwood, David Cannon, Mark Sturrock and Jimmy Dickson; nephews, Doug Cox, David Cox, Timmy Herring, Donny Cox, Bob Cox, Chris Cox, and Gary Cox Jr., and the Deacons of Cornerstone Baptist Church.

Rather than customary condolences, memorials may be made to Gideons International at www.gideons.org/donate, or the Hospice of East Texas at www.hospiceofeasttexas.org.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Sharon Aiken for her true love and dedication to Janet. Also, they want to express their gratitude to Staci Price, Leasia Reed, Michelle King, Cindy Medellin, Lamesra Oliver, Debora Gipson, and Brittany Cumby for their care and support during Janet's last days.