Janette Jean Drake's Obituary
Age 75, of Leoni Township, passed away at her home, Tuesday, December 3, 2019. Jan is survived by her beloved family; her best friend and partner of the last 30 years, Ben Leutz; four children, Julie (Tom) Klavon, Percy Jay (Jackie) Littlejohn III, Felicia (John) Moog and Sandra (Pete) Ambs; bonus daughter (Ben's), Beverly Fex; 13 grandchildren, Ashley, Adam, Candra, Robert, Cody, Stephanie, Cierra, P.J., Michael, Matthew, Tabitha, Molly and Katie; 14 great-grandchildren; sister, Helen Rose; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Frances (Gerlitz) Culver and brother, William Culver. She enjoyed traveling and time spent with her family. Jan worked all of her life in farming and gardening; she was known from Culver's Farm Market in Napoleon, Fran and Jan's Flowers and Plants on Ann Arbor Road and was a fixture with her gladiolas at the Bell Tower Farm Market. Cremation has taken place and a memorial celebration luncheon to share stories and honor Jan's life will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church Gymnasium on Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 11 am to 1 pm. For those who wish, contributions in her memory to (Henry Ford Allegiance) HFA Hematology/Oncology Patient Fund, 1100 E. Michigan Ave, Ste 307, Jackson, MI 49201 would be appreciated.
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