Jane't Robertson Brown was born August 7, 1934 - somewhere in Oklahoma, though she always told everyone that she was born near the town of Marlow, Oklahoma. After some years and wanting to travel, she needed a passport and was required to produce a birth certificate whereupon it was discovered that her birthplace was in Rutland, Oklahoma. However, no one has ever been able to find Rutland or confirm if it even existed. The attending physician of her birth has long since expired, so no one knows for sure where he thought he got stuck in the sand during the dust bowl years. Jane't spent her pre-school years in Oklahoma, New Mexico, and in Texas. Her dad came from the farm in Oklahoma to the oil patches of New Mexico and West Texas; eventually, her family found a home in Odessa, Texas, where Jane't went through all her grade school years.
Jane't became a member of a gang around the 3rd grade. To make the gang more infamous, they decided that they wanted to come up with their own language/code to write to each other. Unfortunately, their code became too difficult, and the only name they came up with was for Jane't - "Jujinunetut," or "Juji" for short. To this day, her friends still refer to Jane't as "Juji." These seasoned ladies, who call themselves the "Rinky Dinks," usually met annually for a reunion as well as emailed or texted each other throughout the year about their wonderful families.
Jane't was very active in high school. She was a member of the National Honor Society, the Shakespeare Club, acted as President of Tri-Hi-Y Club, and was on the staff of the school newspaper and yearbook. She also played varsity volleyball and was a member of the Future Homemakers of America. After graduating from high school in 1952, Jane't attended Odessa College for two years where she received an Associate Degree and was named Valedictorian. While at Odessa College, she was named Phi Theta Kappa secretary, Athletic Council secretary, the Inter-club secretary, and was named a member of the newspaper staff. She also did secretarial work for the Vice President of Odessa College. Consequently, she was named a "Who's Who" in a school newspaper; the article read "Jane't Robertson is practically All-School secretary."
After her time at Odessa College, Jane't went on to attend Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. It was there that she met Yates Brown, who was determined to ruin any idea she had about a career. While they were dating, every girl in Jane't's dorm knew that Yates was walking down the sidewalk to meet her, for everyone around could hear Yates shouting "Oh, Miss Lady Ma'am" – a line from the famous movie The Lady and the Tramp, which was showing during one of their first dates. In 1956, Jane't received her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting. Later that year, on the first of September, she married Yates and continued to work as secretary to the Dean of Women while Yates finished his degree. During their time in Lubbock, Yates and Jane't added three more to their growing family – David, Lee Ann, and Paul.
Jane't had many jobs, but she never applied for employment and was never out of work. In high school, she started her paid secretarial career by first working for a lawyer and later for an oil field supply company. After moving to Fort Worth, TX, some other titles Jane't held are secretary, church nursery coordinator, church secretary, and secretary for two evangelists. Her most notable title that she held, and for over 19 years, was as the Executive Secretary for the Texas Nurses Association, District Three. While working with the Texas Nurses Association, one of Jane't's many achievements was receiving the status as Honorary Registered Nurse with honors and duties thereof – which, of course, gave her the highest sense of honor without thinking she could start practicing the profession.
Some things you may or may not know about Jane't was her love for getting together with old friends from James Ave. Baptist Church once a year on New Year's Eve, card games, such as Bridge and Skip-Bo, antique shopping, traveling, estate sales, wallpapering, and gardening with a hacksaw and ax (she absolutely loved trumpet vines - NOT). A hot cup of black coffee and Cheetos were her favorite treats. She never forgot your birthday and always gave you a call or sent a card. Jane't also had a dry sense of humor and was always willing to lend a hand - or Yates' hand - when needed. She loved gathering with her family for holidays and welcomed each newcomer as if they have been a part of the family all along. Jane't was a long-time member of University Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. There, she witnessed her family and friends meet God in both worship and fellowship. She enjoyed serving on various committees and taught Vacation Bible School for many years.
Jane't's life meant a lot to many but never more than to her family. She and Yates were married for 65 wonderful years and had three children, seven grandchildren, and five great grandchildren with one on the way. Jane't is a "Who's Who" as far as her family is concerned. She has another plaque of recognition that means much to her: "Grandmothers are God's Gift to Grandchildren!"
Jane't Brown was 87 years old when she went to be with Jesus on April 10, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Edgar Claborn Robertson and her mother, Nora Lee Robertson.
Jane't became a member of a gang around the 3rd grade. To make the gang more infamous, they decided that they wanted to come up with their own language/code to write to each other. Unfortunately, their code became too difficult, and the only name they came up with was for Jane't - "Jujinunetut," or "Juji" for short. To this day, her friends still refer to Jane't as "Juji." These seasoned ladies, who call themselves the "Rinky Dinks," usually met annually for a reunion as well as emailed or texted each other throughout the year about their wonderful families.
Jane't was very active in high school. She was a member of the National Honor Society, the Shakespeare Club, acted as President of Tri-Hi-Y Club, and was on the staff of the school newspaper and yearbook. She also played varsity volleyball and was a member of the Future Homemakers of America. After graduating from high school in 1952, Jane't attended Odessa College for two years where she received an Associate Degree and was named Valedictorian. While at Odessa College, she was named Phi Theta Kappa secretary, Athletic Council secretary, the Inter-club secretary, and was named a member of the newspaper staff. She also did secretarial work for the Vice President of Odessa College. Consequently, she was named a "Who's Who" in a school newspaper; the article read "Jane't Robertson is practically All-School secretary."
After her time at Odessa College, Jane't went on to attend Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. It was there that she met Yates Brown, who was determined to ruin any idea she had about a career. While they were dating, every girl in Jane't's dorm knew that Yates was walking down the sidewalk to meet her, for everyone around could hear Yates shouting "Oh, Miss Lady Ma'am" – a line from the famous movie The Lady and the Tramp, which was showing during one of their first dates. In 1956, Jane't received her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting. Later that year, on the first of September, she married Yates and continued to work as secretary to the Dean of Women while Yates finished his degree. During their time in Lubbock, Yates and Jane't added three more to their growing family – David, Lee Ann, and Paul.
Jane't had many jobs, but she never applied for employment and was never out of work. In high school, she started her paid secretarial career by first working for a lawyer and later for an oil field supply company. After moving to Fort Worth, TX, some other titles Jane't held are secretary, church nursery coordinator, church secretary, and secretary for two evangelists. Her most notable title that she held, and for over 19 years, was as the Executive Secretary for the Texas Nurses Association, District Three. While working with the Texas Nurses Association, one of Jane't's many achievements was receiving the status as Honorary Registered Nurse with honors and duties thereof – which, of course, gave her the highest sense of honor without thinking she could start practicing the profession.
Some things you may or may not know about Jane't was her love for getting together with old friends from James Ave. Baptist Church once a year on New Year's Eve, card games, such as Bridge and Skip-Bo, antique shopping, traveling, estate sales, wallpapering, and gardening with a hacksaw and ax (she absolutely loved trumpet vines - NOT). A hot cup of black coffee and Cheetos were her favorite treats. She never forgot your birthday and always gave you a call or sent a card. Jane't also had a dry sense of humor and was always willing to lend a hand - or Yates' hand - when needed. She loved gathering with her family for holidays and welcomed each newcomer as if they have been a part of the family all along. Jane't was a long-time member of University Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. There, she witnessed her family and friends meet God in both worship and fellowship. She enjoyed serving on various committees and taught Vacation Bible School for many years.
Jane't's life meant a lot to many but never more than to her family. She and Yates were married for 65 wonderful years and had three children, seven grandchildren, and five great grandchildren with one on the way. Jane't is a "Who's Who" as far as her family is concerned. She has another plaque of recognition that means much to her: "Grandmothers are God's Gift to Grandchildren!"
Jane't Brown was 87 years old when she went to be with Jesus on April 10, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Edgar Claborn Robertson and her mother, Nora Lee Robertson.
Jane't Robertson Brown was born August 7, 1934 - somewhere in Oklahoma, though she always told everyone that she was born near the town of Marlow, Oklahoma. After some years and wanting to travel, she needed a passport and was required to produce a birth certificate whereupon it was discovered that her birthplace was in Rutland, Oklahoma. However, no one has ever been able to find Rutland or confirm if it even existed. The attending physician of her birth has long since expired, so no one knows for sure where he thought he got stuck in the sand during the dust bowl years. Jane't spent her pre-school years in Oklahoma, New Mexico, and in Texas. Her dad came from the farm in Oklahoma to the oil patches of New Mexico and West Texas; eventually, her family found a home in Odessa, Texas, where Jane't went through all her grade school years.
Jane't became a member of a gang around the 3rd grade. To make the gang more infamous, they decided that they wanted to come up with their own language/code to write to each other. Unfortunately, their code became too difficult, and the only name they came up with was for Jane't - "Jujinunetut," or "Juji" for short. To this day, her friends still refer to Jane't as "Juji." These seasoned ladies, who call themselves the "Rinky Dinks," usually met annually for a reunion as well as emailed or texted each other throughout the year about their wonderful families.
Jane't was very active in high school. She was a member of the National Honor Society, the Shakespeare Club, acted as President of Tri-Hi-Y Club, and was on the staff of the school newspaper and yearbook. She also played varsity volleyball and was a member of the Future Homemakers of America. After graduating from high school in 1952, Jane't attended Odessa College for two years where she received an Associate Degree and was named Valedictorian. While at Odessa College, she was named Phi Theta Kappa secretary, Athletic Council secretary, the Inter-club secretary, and was named a member of the newspaper staff. She also did secretarial work for the Vice President of Odessa College. Consequently, she was named a "Who's Who" in a school newspaper; the article read "Jane't Robertson is practically All-School secretary."
After her time at Odessa College, Jane't went on to attend Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. It was there that she met Yates Brown, who was determined to ruin any idea she had about a career. While they were dating, every girl in Jane't's dorm knew that Yates was walking down the sidewalk to meet her, for everyone around could hear Yates shouting "Oh, Miss Lady Ma'am" – a line from the famous movie The Lady and the Tramp, which was showing during one of their first dates. In 1956, Jane't received her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting. Later that year, on the first of September, she married Yates and continued to work as secretary to the Dean of Women while Yates finished his degree. During their time in Lubbock, Yates and Jane't added three more to their growing family – David, Lee Ann, and Paul.
Jane't had many jobs, but she never applied for employment and was never out of work. In high school, she started her paid secretarial career by first working for a lawyer and later for an oil field supply company. After moving to Fort Worth, TX, some other titles Jane't held are secretary, church nursery coordinator, church secretary, and secretary for two evangelists. Her most notable title that she held, and for over 19 years, was as the Executive Secretary for the Texas Nurses Association, District Three. While working with the Texas Nurses Association, one of Jane't's many achievements was receiving the status as Honorary Registered Nurse with honors and duties thereof – which, of course, gave her the highest sense of honor without thinking she could start practicing the profession.
Some things you may or may not know about Jane't was her love for getting together with old friends from James Ave. Baptist Church once a year on New Year's Eve, card games, such as Bridge and Skip-Bo, antique shopping, traveling, estate sales, wallpapering, and gardening with a hacksaw and ax (she absolutely loved trumpet vines - NOT). A hot cup of black coffee and Cheetos were her favorite treats. She never forgot your birthday and always gave you a call or sent a card. Jane't also had a dry sense of humor and was always willing to lend a hand - or Yates' hand - when needed. She loved gathering with her family for holidays and welcomed each newcomer as if they have been a part of the family all along. Jane't was a long-time member of University Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. There, she witnessed her family and friends meet God in both worship and fellowship. She enjoyed serving on various committees and taught Vacation Bible School for many years.
Jane't's life meant a lot to many but never more than to her family. She and Yates were married for 65 wonderful years and had three children, seven grandchildren, and five great grandchildren with one on the way. Jane't is a "Who's Who" as far as her family is concerned. She has another plaque of recognition that means much to her: "Grandmothers are God's Gift to Grandchildren!"
Jane't Brown was 87 years old when she went to be with Jesus on April 10, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Edgar Claborn Robertson and her mother, Nora Lee Robertson.
Jane't became a member of a gang around the 3rd grade. To make the gang more infamous, they decided that they wanted to come up with their own language/code to write to each other. Unfortunately, their code became too difficult, and the only name they came up with was for Jane't - "Jujinunetut," or "Juji" for short. To this day, her friends still refer to Jane't as "Juji." These seasoned ladies, who call themselves the "Rinky Dinks," usually met annually for a reunion as well as emailed or texted each other throughout the year about their wonderful families.
Jane't was very active in high school. She was a member of the National Honor Society, the Shakespeare Club, acted as President of Tri-Hi-Y Club, and was on the staff of the school newspaper and yearbook. She also played varsity volleyball and was a member of the Future Homemakers of America. After graduating from high school in 1952, Jane't attended Odessa College for two years where she received an Associate Degree and was named Valedictorian. While at Odessa College, she was named Phi Theta Kappa secretary, Athletic Council secretary, the Inter-club secretary, and was named a member of the newspaper staff. She also did secretarial work for the Vice President of Odessa College. Consequently, she was named a "Who's Who" in a school newspaper; the article read "Jane't Robertson is practically All-School secretary."
After her time at Odessa College, Jane't went on to attend Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. It was there that she met Yates Brown, who was determined to ruin any idea she had about a career. While they were dating, every girl in Jane't's dorm knew that Yates was walking down the sidewalk to meet her, for everyone around could hear Yates shouting "Oh, Miss Lady Ma'am" – a line from the famous movie The Lady and the Tramp, which was showing during one of their first dates. In 1956, Jane't received her Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting. Later that year, on the first of September, she married Yates and continued to work as secretary to the Dean of Women while Yates finished his degree. During their time in Lubbock, Yates and Jane't added three more to their growing family – David, Lee Ann, and Paul.
Jane't had many jobs, but she never applied for employment and was never out of work. In high school, she started her paid secretarial career by first working for a lawyer and later for an oil field supply company. After moving to Fort Worth, TX, some other titles Jane't held are secretary, church nursery coordinator, church secretary, and secretary for two evangelists. Her most notable title that she held, and for over 19 years, was as the Executive Secretary for the Texas Nurses Association, District Three. While working with the Texas Nurses Association, one of Jane't's many achievements was receiving the status as Honorary Registered Nurse with honors and duties thereof – which, of course, gave her the highest sense of honor without thinking she could start practicing the profession.
Some things you may or may not know about Jane't was her love for getting together with old friends from James Ave. Baptist Church once a year on New Year's Eve, card games, such as Bridge and Skip-Bo, antique shopping, traveling, estate sales, wallpapering, and gardening with a hacksaw and ax (she absolutely loved trumpet vines - NOT). A hot cup of black coffee and Cheetos were her favorite treats. She never forgot your birthday and always gave you a call or sent a card. Jane't also had a dry sense of humor and was always willing to lend a hand - or Yates' hand - when needed. She loved gathering with her family for holidays and welcomed each newcomer as if they have been a part of the family all along. Jane't was a long-time member of University Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. There, she witnessed her family and friends meet God in both worship and fellowship. She enjoyed serving on various committees and taught Vacation Bible School for many years.
Jane't's life meant a lot to many but never more than to her family. She and Yates were married for 65 wonderful years and had three children, seven grandchildren, and five great grandchildren with one on the way. Jane't is a "Who's Who" as far as her family is concerned. She has another plaque of recognition that means much to her: "Grandmothers are God's Gift to Grandchildren!"
Jane't Brown was 87 years old when she went to be with Jesus on April 10, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Edgar Claborn Robertson and her mother, Nora Lee Robertson.
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