Janet Ann Rakes

May 1, 1948 - October 21, 2020

Janet A. Rakes, age 72, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2020 at MUSC Medical Center. She was born on May 1, 1948 to parents Basil and Ruth in West Virginia where she resided until recent years. Janet always enjoyed spending time with family, cooking, traveling, antique shopping, and had recently retired to Conway, SC. Her favorite things included Mickey and Minnie Mouse, butterflies, spending time with Inky and Gracie, playing bingo, and beating her husband Jim at golf. She was a true angel to all of us and will have a special place in our hearts forever. Janet is survived by her husband, James Rakes; brother, Jack Willey II(Teresa);children, Nick(Cathy), Joe(Christy), Nicole(John), Renee Dawn(Mark), Renee Lynn(Ken), Brandon(Nikki), and Suzanne(Tim). She was preceded in death by her loving sons Paul Honaker, Jason Trolian, and nephew Christopher Willey. Janet is also survived by grandchildren Brian(Calei), Justin Saltzman(Chelsea), Valerie, Jay, Eleanor, Alexandria, John Jr., Katherina, Brandon Jr., and Justin Hollenbaugh; great grandchildren Henry, Cate, Emma, Audi, Axel; nieces and nephews Lana(James), Alisa(Felix), and Jack Willey III; great nieces and nephews Brittany, Logan, Gabriel, Ryker, Abigayle, Mason, Scarlett, Jacob, and Cailyn. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, officiated by Rev. Dr. Thomas Dendy. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Light refreshments will be served following the service. In accordance with Covid-19 regulations attendance at the visitation and service will be limited and facial coverings and social distancing will be required. Please sign the online guest register at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel, is serving the family.