Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston


Janet Sue Hoaks

( March 6, 1957 - July 20, 2009 )

Janet Sue Hoaks, 52, of Battle Ground, died at 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 20, 2009 in her home. She had been ill with pancreatic cancer for the last 13 months. She was born March 6, 1957 in Frankfort to Jack W. and Marilyn S. (Rodenbarger) Davis, who survive. She is a 1975 graduate of Harrison High School. Her marriage was to Guy A. Hoaks Jr. on January 7, 1989 in Lafayette. He survives. Mrs. Hoaks was a homemaker. She also worked several years at Walcott Weavers as a supervisor and for 2 years at the Wabash Center as a group home aid. She was an avid NASCAR fan of Tony Stewart. She enjoyed driving in Powder Puff Derbies, crocheting and reading. Her greatest love was spending time with her family. Surviving with her parents and husband are a son, Travis Davis (companion: Alicia Brazzel) of Oxford; daughters, Melissa Elliot (husband: Brett) and Alicia Hoaks both of Lafayette; a brother, Dr. Rick Davis (wife: Cinde) of Rensselaer and sisters; Diana Nester (husband: Steve) of Monticello, Patricia Culley (husband: Bill) of Columbus, OH and Mary Ellen "Missie" Davis (companion: Michael Sutton) of Frankfort. Also surviving is a grandson, Elijah Davis; 2 granddaughters, Hannah Elliot and Dallas Brazzel and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Service there 10 a.m. Thursday, July 23, 2009; Deacon Dean Hoaks to officiate. Interment to follow in Oakland Cemetery, Morocco. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.