Janet S. Creel, ago 80 of Bealeton, Virginia gained her angel wings on October 10th, 2017 at Fairfax Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Janet was the only child of Claudia and Lewis Edward Smith and was born on March 29th, 1937. She is preceded in death by her parents and her two daughters, Elizabeth Dillman and Pamela Hastings. Janet loved crossword puzzles, watching golf, gardening and bookkeeping but she loved spending time with her family the most. She was a feisty, kind, smart, supportive, amazing, selfless, caring, strong and faithful women who positively impacted everyone she came in contact with. She was also a crazy cat lady that took in every stray that she came across. Our family is left grieving this incredible woman but we are so grateful that we were fortunate enough to call her Mommy and Nanny and we will strive to continue her legacy and make a difference in the world. She is survived by five children; Pattye Crane (Stuart), Blane McGlothlin, Jr. (Sandy), Claudia McGlothlin (Robert), Kimberly Earhart (Justin) and Heather Mullins (Bud); 18 grandchildren, Stuart, Brent, Scott, Michail, Joshua, Quentin, Hunter, Blane, Chelsea, Brian, Eva, Abbie, Grey, Evan, PJ, Clarissa, Brandon and Faith and 1 great-grandchild; Levi. A celebration of her life will be held at Sudley United Methodist Church Saturday at 3 pm on October 14th where burial will follow at the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to her go fund me account. Our family would also like to thank her amazing doctors Dr. Prasanna and Dr. Mahajan they treated our mother like their own and we are very grateful for that.
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