Juanita “Janie” Inez Soto

    Juanita “Janie” Inez Soto, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at the age of 75.

     She was born in Refugio, Texas on July 31, 1945, to the late Tranquilino Quirino Rodriguez and Inez Luna Rodriguez.

    Janie, as she was known to her loved ones, worked in the housekeeping department of the Jackson County Hospital District for 26 years. She dedicated her life to helping others in their time of need. She greeted every patient with a smile and was known for telling everyone “May God Bless You” and always reminding them that she would keep them in her prayers.

    Janie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be dearly missed by so many.

    Janie is survived by her husband of 51 years, Jesus “Jessie” Soto; son, Robert Lee Soto: daughter, Jessica Lynn Armstead; grandchildren, Asia Marisa Shorts (Isis), Jassmine Kay Soto (Jon), Timothy Lee Soto, Micole Laila Armstead, and Santrea Dominique Armstead; brother, Jimmy Rodriguez (Terry); sisters, Maria M. Fikac, Aurora Z. Soto (Sal), Lucy R. Vidaurre (Ruben); sister-in-laws, Patsy Rodriguez and Jeanie Rodriguez.

    She is preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Fernando Rodriguez and wife Tommy Rodriguez, Octabiano (Daniel) Rodriguez, and Victor Rodriguez.

    Visitation services were held on Sunday, January 17, in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service was also held in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel.

    Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221. www.oaklawnfhednatx.com