Janette Elaine Strong

Janette Elaine Strong, 58

Jonesboro, AR

Passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025

Life & Legacy

Janette was born on November 10, 1966, in Hot Springs, AR, to Ellen T. and Walter B. Strong.

A dedicated student, she attended Arkansas State University and graduated from Hot Springs

High School.

A lifelong learner, Janette was passionate about helping others, leading her to a career in social

work in Jonesboro, AR, until her illness. Her heart for service was evident in her dedication to

mentoring and volunteer work. She was a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., where

she lived out the values of scholarship, service, sisterhood, and finer womanhood.

Faith was central to Janette’s life. She first professed her faith in Hot Springs, AR, and later

helped grow her sister’s church, New Life Christian Fellowship in Malvern, AR, all while

remaining deeply connected to her spiritual home at First Baptist Church, Jonesboro, AR.

Family & Loved Ones

Janette is survived by:

● Cousin: Harold E. Turks Sr. (Nashville, TN)

● Nephews: Stephen Carroll (Hot Springs, AR), Jonathan Carroll (Seattle, WA)

● Niece: Candace Forbes (Texas)

She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved sister, Rev. Rosanna S. Carroll, and

brother, Carvil B. Strong.

Celebration of Life

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the Historic Visitors

Chapel A.M.E. Church, 319 Church St, Hot Springs, AR. 71901.

In Loving Memory

Instead of flowers, donations may be made to:

● First Baptist Church, Jonesboro, AR (700 Kitchen St.)

● Nu Omega Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., to support community service

and mentorship programs.

Our Gratitude

This service reflects how Janette lived—with love, faith, and a servant’s heart. We offer our

heartfelt thanks to all who have offered their support during this time. We find peace knowing

that Jan is reunited with her mother, sister, and brother, resting in eternal love.

“Peace, I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not

your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”

—John 14:27