Jan Rials
April 16, 1943 ~ July 21, 2021
Janet (Jan) Long Rials, age 78, of Elkhart, Texas, is now singing with the angels in Heaven. Jan passed away on Wednesday, the 21st day of July 2021, at her home. She was born on the 16th day of April 1943, in San Pedro, California to parents Shelby M. Long and Fern Kneezle Long.
Jan lived a simple and beautiful life here on earth but is now walking with Him for all eternity. Glory, Hallelujah! She enjoyedreading books, sitting on the front porch in the mornings, riding her golf cart during the day, and enjoying God's creation such as seeing her flowers come in full bloom, watching her favorite game show, Wheel of Fortune, and traveling. Her last days were spent making special memories with family and friends by traveling to Dallas, the Hill Country, and Branson.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Shelby and Fern Long, husband James A. (Toodler) Rials, and her bonus daughter, Shawn Rials Duke.
Jan is survived by her sons, Chris Sander and wife Melissa of Palestine, Jason Sander of Elkhart; and daughter, Robin Taylor and husband Glenn of Alderbranch; her bonus son, Chunk Linn and wife Susie of Elkhart; two brothers, Spencer and Dennis Long; eight granddaughters, McKenze, McKayla, Maddie, Mallorie, Colbi, Abby, Laney, Rhealee; one grandson, Dutch; three great-granddaughters, Meah, Macy, and Emersyn; and a special bonus grandson, Josh Kirkley and wife Katheryn of Dallas; and her dear, special friend and neighbor, Wanda, with whom she shared stories, laughter, and tea.She loved her church family, Lakeside Baptist Church, and awaits the day of having a glad reunion day with each and every one of them in Heaven.
A celebration of life service to honor Jan'slife is to be conducted at three o'clock in the afternoon, on Saturday, the 24th day of July 2021 at Lakeside Baptist Church with Bro. Steve McCann officiating. Interment will follow in Myrtle Springs Cemetery.
Friends are invited to visit with the family, at two o'clock, prior to the start of the service at Lakeside Baptist Church.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Jerry Taylor, David Hart, Chunk Linn, Greg Molandes, Danny Bourns andChris Landes.
In honor of Jan and to celebrate her life, she asks everyone to wear bright colors. No mourning because she knows that she is in Heaven with her Lord!
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions can be directed towards St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Funeral services for Janet (Jan) Long Rials are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.
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Precious family, please know we are sending love and prayers from Don and Nelda Langston, Michelle Murdock Martin. She was always so happy to see me and give me a big hug!
Robin, I am so sorry to learn of Jan’s passing. She was a sweet lady and very kind to my niece and nephew, Shawn Rials Duke and Josh Kirkley.  You will be in my thoughts and prayers in the coming days. She is in heaven celebrating with her loved ones. Â
I am so sorry for your loss but know she is so happy to be free of pain and walking the streets of heaven. She was such a sweet friend and I will cherish the memories I have of her.
I’m so sorry Robin and entire family of Jan’s. She was a very dear friend, we attended church, taught Sunday School together, attended ladies Bible studies, worked on VBS, and we cooked many a dish for pot lucks. She was a wonderful cook!! I loved her. Her smile would light up a room and if ever you needed her for anything, she was there. We both loved flowers and on occasion we would share with one another. Hugs and prayers to each of you. Love you Robin. May the Lord’s arms wrap each of you in the coming days and Jan, I’ll meet you there. 💕
Jan had a kind, caring nature and was the type person that brought joy to the room. I remember fondly her smile, jokes, and laughs during visits with her and Toodler. She was a friend to me when I was in need and a dear grandma to Bryan. May she rest forever in God’s loving embrace.
Love and Prayers for the family for your loss of a Precious Lady! Heaven gained another Angel! I’m so glad God gave me the Blessing to have her as a Friend! I will miss our calls and laughs! I’ll always cherish our memories made in May! Till we meet again Dear Friend! ðŸ™ðŸ’ž