Janelle (Canington) Maxwell

Janelle Canington Maxwell, 81, entered into rest on October 17, 2011.
Born at Lumpkin, GA, she was the second daughter of William Joseph and Belle Goodwin Canington. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her husband, George C. Maxwell, her step-daughter, Joyce M. Wurst and a grandson, Joel E. Reynolds.
Mrs. Maxwell was a musician from an early age, beginning as church pianist at age 11. She continued for over sixty years. Having taught many students to play piano, her last students were three great-granddaughters and a great-grandson.. She received her A.B. and M.Ed Degrees from Augusta State University.
She loved her God, her home, her family and her church, presently being a member at First Baptist of Blairsville, enjoying the Charity Class. She loved to crochet, embroidery, and other handwork. One of her other hobbies was being an avid Braves and Georgia Bulldog fan.
Mrs. Maxwell leaves survivors of her family, her daughter, Janis H. (Estes) Reynolds, her son, Jesse M. (Susan) Hawes, four grandchildren, Jennifer R. (Alan) Sanders, Jason P. (Rhonda) Reynolds, Joseph H. (Sheri) Hawes and Justin B. (Jennifer) Hawes, a daughter-in-law, Rosalyn B. Guillebeau; three step-grandchildren, Charles Wurst III, Lisa W. Harvey and Randall George Wurst; eight great grandchildren, Catherine, Claire, Caleb and Caroline Sanders, Sara and Spence Hawes and Tanner and Caden Reynolds; three sisters, Madge C. Rutledge, Joan C. Warren, Sue C. Hoyle; brother-in-law, Bert Warren; one niece; two nephews; 8 step-great grandchildren, Morgan, McKenzie, Clara, George, Emma, Sophie, Jack Wurst and Charlie Harvey; a host of other relatives and special friends, including Michelle Wilson and Traci Rogers.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 12:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens, EAST, with Rev. Gene Brooks officiating, and Mickey Norman presenting the eulogy. Close friends Marsha Brown and JoAnn Adkins will have charge of the music. Interment will be in Evergreen Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Wednesday at the funeral home from 10:00 AM until service time.
Memorials may be made to your favorite charity or Gideon's International.
Lord and Stephens, EAST, Athens, GA, is in charge of arrangements.