Janie Marie DeWeese Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Janie Marie DeWeese of Canton, North Carolina, who passed away on April 26, 2026 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Janie has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Gaddy and Lola Medford Gaddy; her husband Jesse "Hoot" DeWeese, Jr.; and her siblings, James Gaddy, Jacqueline Hyde and Patsy Reynolds.
She is survived by: her brother David Gaddy. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Thursday, April 30th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Wells Funeral Home of Canton (3715 Asheville Hwy, Canton, NC 28716). A funeral service was held on Thursday, April 30th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the Leah Setzer Memorial Scholarship Foundation, PO Box 253, Canton, NC 28716 or Morning Star Community Cemetery, PO Box 1746, Canton, NC 28716.
