Janet L. Sommerville
May 22, 1930 - December 25, 2020
Janet L. Sommerville, 90, of New Palestine, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away December 25, 2020. She was born May 22, 1930 in Indianapolis to the late Orrie Daniel and Beulah C. Lewis. Janet was a graduate of Thomas Carr Howe High School. She married James L. Sommerville, October 6, 1950, and he preceded her in death August 13, 2008. After graduating from high school, Janet was employed as a secretary for Indiana Bell. She left Indiana Bell to raise her family, and then worked as a tutor in Indianapolis Public Schools, from which she retired. She was a member of Brookside United Methodist Church where she played the piano and later attended Franklin Road Baptist Church. Janet was also a former member of the Brendon Park Garden Club. Private funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Janet is survived by her children, David L. Sommerville (Joyce), Diane Taylor Ruble (Larry), Susan L. Jones (James) and Steven L. Sommerville (Lisa); sister, Julia A. Dawson; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Janet L. Sommerville, 90, of New Palestine, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away December 25, 2020. She was born May 22, 1930 in Indianapolis to the late Orrie Daniel and Beulah C. Lewis. Janet was a graduate of Thomas Carr Howe High School.... View Obituary & Service Information
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Janet L. Sommerville,
90, of New Palestine, formerly of Indianapolis,...