Janie Hobbs
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Statesboro, Georgia
Mrs. Janie Mae Hobbs age 78 formerly of Thomson, GA. Passed away Tuesday September 21, 2021 at The Gardens at Southern Manor.
She was the daughter of the late George and Mattie Zigrino.
Janie retired after many years as owner operator of Wayne & Janie's Deer Processing Plant. She had also worked at Cato Department Store. She was an avid outdoors woman who loved to hunt, fish and be outside in her garden or caring for her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her Husband Wayne in August of 2020 and an infant daughter, Judith Ann Hixon.
Survivors include her Sons; Timmy and Tommy Hixon, a Step Daughter Carol (Chess) McCorkle.
Two sisters in law June (John) Hobbs and Janet Hobbs. Her grandchildren Ralph (Alan) Cowart-Skipper of Statesboro, Ga. Tabitha (Kenny) Hixon-Marko of Punta Gorda, Fl, and Nicole(Bruce) Cowart of Port Charlotte Florida. Skyler Hixon, Savannah Hixon, Chelsea McCorkle, Jon McCorkle, Brittany McCorkle, Kristin Hixon, Nicolas Hixon, many nieces and nephews also survive. She is also survived by her loving canine companion, "Dolly".
The family wishes to express their appreciation to The Staff of The Gardens at Southern Manor for the wonderful, loving care Mrs. Hobbs received while there. Special thanks to Olivia Estrada and Dr. Alan Skipper for their help, and Regency Southern Care Hospice Team for their love and support.
Graveside Funeral services and burial will be held at 3pm on Saturday September 25th in Reedy Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Dr. Randy Dunaway and Rev. Sonny Mason officiating.
The Body will lie-in-state at Reedy Creek Baptist Church from 2:00pm until the funeral hour at 3:00pm.
Friends may sign the online register book at www.joineranderson.com.
Joiner Anderson Funeral Home & Crematory of Statesboro is in charge of arrangements for the funeral of Mrs. Janie Mae Hobbs.