Shelley Anne (nee Adams) Janssen, 63, entered her heavenly home on Oct. 17, 2017, after a valiant battle with cancer. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her fight, and ultimately gave her peace.
Shelley was born on Sept. 9, 1954, in Chardon, to Paul E. Adams and Dixie-lee Adams Treadwell. She graduated from Berkshire High School in 1973. She married Charles Janssen on Oct. 8, 1977.
Shelley attended police school, where she became a police officer for the City of Painesville. She worked various part-time jobs while she raised her children and worked later at Junction Auto and, most recently, at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center.
Shelley’s love for God and unshakeable faith was seen, heard and felt by all who knew her. Even during her worst suffering, she never let go of her faith and she always praised God for his goodness and grace.
Shelley’s passion for hospitality and fellowship was experienced by many in the community. She loved inviting people into her home to share a meal and talk about the Lord.
Every person who entered her home felt the warmth, compassion and genuine love she had for people. She was a heavenly blessing to all who met her.
Shelley always prided herself in making sure her home, lawn and landscape were pristine, and she always found peace and comfort in mowing the grass and working in the yard.
She was a devoted wife, who blessed her husband with 40 years of marriage, whom she met at the age of 13. She was a loving and caring mother to her children and in-laws, and always made time for her children no matter what. She loved her grandchildren and brought them so much joy as they loved to read books and do crafts with “Gammy.”
“Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all.” Proverbs 31:28-29
Shelley is survived by her mother, Dixie-lee W. Adams (nee Norman) Treadwell; husband, Charles W. Janssen, of Mesopotamia; children, Paul (Caroline) Janssen, Daniel Janssen, Jenna (Nick) Rundo; grandchildren, Myles Janssen, Emilie Janssen, Josiah Rundo; siblings, Steve Adams, Gene (Becki) Adams, Rhonda (Willie) Wynn, Paula (Brad) Baker, and Scott (Kathy) Adams; as well as her brother-in-law Ted (Sue) Janssen; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father Paul E. Adams; father-in-law, Kenneth Janssen; and mother-in-law, Jenelyn Janssen.
Calling hours are 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Oct. 20 at Maple View Mennonite Church, 14890 Burton Windsor Road, Burton.
A Celebration of her life will be 11 a.m. Oct. 21 at the Church. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Mesopotamia.
Share memories and condolences at www.russellslyfh.com.
Thank you to the incredible amount of people who have prayed for, encouraged, and given so generously to our family. “May God bless you all abundantly.”