Janette Lawhon Cornett Bowers, age 91, of Houston, went peacefully to the Lord on December 13. She was born on November 13, 1933, in Conroe to the late Tot and Leslie Mae (Watkins) Lawhon. She graduated from Tidehaven High School in El Maton and earned her B.S. from Sam Houston State University and M.A. from Sul Ross State University. She taught health and physical education at Pasadena ISD, Cy-Fair ISD, and Sul Ross before creating the adult and continuing education department at Sul Ross.

Her passion for genealogy and volunteer service was unparalleled, and she received numerous accolades and awards. She was actively involved with and had leadership roles in Leadership Big Bend, American Cancer Society, Pilot Club International, American Legion Auxiliary, Alpine ISD Board of Trustees, Daughters of the Republic of Texas, and Daughters of the American Revolution, among many other organizations, and was founding member of The Sunshine House, a senior center in Alpine. She was a Memorial Drive Methodist Church member after moving to Houston in 2011, where she served on the Board of Stewards. She was Circle Chairman and President of United Methodist Women.

Janette married Richard E. “Dick” Bowers on June 3, 1967, and they settled in Alpine for 34 years, where they raised their six children. They lived in Horseshoe Bay for 10 years before returning to Houston in 2010.

Janette is survived by her daughter, Connie Cornett; sons, Clay (Deb) Cornett, Cole (Cathy) Cornett, and Casey (Susan) Cornett; stepdaughter Kelly (Greg) Stewart; and stepson, George (Donna) Bowers; grandchildren Chris, Amy, Colby, Colton, Charles, Vivian, Marshall, Stuart, Haley, Sidney; and greatgrandchildren, Millie and Connor. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister, Shirley Lawhon.

A graveside service was held at Hawley Cemetery near Blessing on December 20 at 2 p.m. by Taylor Brothers Funeral Home in Bay City.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Memorial Drive United Methodist Church, 12955 Memorial Drive, Houston, TX 77079, or a favorite charity. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros. net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home Bay City. 979245-4613.