Services under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home, Butler (660-679-0009). In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the American Cancer Society in Janelle’s Memory. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com.
Born on June 20, 1948, at Butler Memorial Hospital, Janelle was the daughter of James F. “Hap” Clark and Ruby Helen Dalgetty. At a young age, Janelle accepted Christ at the First Baptist Church in Butler and shared her musical talent by playing the piano for services. She graduated from Butler High School in 1966 and went on to attend Central Missouri State University, majoring in Education, following in her mother's footsteps.
At CMSU, she joined the Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority and met the love of her life, Francis (Frank) K. Schultz. They married on March 6, 1971, at Butler First Baptist Church, following her graduation in 1970. Janelle began her teaching career in the North Kansas City, Missouri area and later moved to St. Louis, Missouri, where their son Neal was born.
Her teaching journey continued across several school districts in Missouri and Florida before the family settled in Frisco, Texas. The greatest joy of her life was the arrival of her grandson Austin. She cherished working as an assistant in Austin’s classroom and eventually enjoyed her retirement. Janelle was known for her warm and welcoming nature.
She always had a kind word for everyone. She often kept the mailman and trash collectors refreshed with cold water during hot weather, and delighted neighbors with cookies and cakes. Her special bond with her sister Gayle brought daily phone calls and deepened their relationship over the past few years.
Janelle was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Francis (Frank) Schultz; her parents, Hap and Helen Clark; parents-in-law, Genny and Orlan Schultz; brother-in-law, Jerry Cook; and nephew, Brent Cook. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Neal and Johanne Schultz, and grandson, Austin, of Frisco, Texas; sister, Gayle Cook, of Martin City, Missouri; nephew, Brian (Dana) Cook, of Leawood, Kansas, and their daughters, Brenna, husband (Austen) and son, Casen, Charleston, South Carolina; Bailey Cook of Dallas, TX; niece, Gena Cook, and her daughter, Tess, of Lee's Summit, Missouri; along with a host of loving cousins and special friends.
