Janet Lee Wilkinstitus

Janet Lee Wilkins Titus, 67, died early Tuesday morning, February 22, 2011 after a long illness, surrounded by her family. She was born January 27, 1944, the daughter of Ray and Irene Baldwin Wilkins, who survive her, as do her son Tony Titus, daughter-in-law Teresa Titus, two grandsons, TJ and Joe Titus; two sisters, Judy Pauls husband Jerry, and Joy Henson friend Ron, nieces; Leigh Ann Pauls and Lori Shelton, and nephews; Stephen Henson and Rick Henson as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews. Janet was a lifelong resident of Shelby County. Following graduation from Triton Central High School in 1962, she married Donald Titus, and was married for nine years. She worked in the law office of Bruner, Brown and Bruner for several years. She held positions in the Indiana State Holstein Assoc. and the Indiana Quarter Horse Racing Assoc. In 1989 she was employed by Shelby County CO-OP, and was in charge of accounts payable for twenty years, retiring in 2009. Janet enjoyed farming, and raising award winning Holstein cattle. For many years, she attended the Pleasant View United Methodist Church in North Vernon, Indiana. Her greatest pleasures were being with her host of friends, watching her grandsons playing sports, riding one of her several horses--each a special pet--and cheering for her favorite NASCAR drivers. Janet's passing leaves a deep breech in the hearts of her family and her multitude of faithful friends. Visitation will be from 2:00 to 8:00 on Thursday at Bell Mortuary & Crematory, Shangrila Chapel, 1512 W US Highway 52, Carrollton, Indiana. Services will be conducted Friday at 11:00 am at the Mortuary with burial to follow at New Palestine Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Decatur/Shelby County, 1201 N. Lincoln Street, Suite A, Greensburg, IN 47240 or Pleasant View United Methodist Church, 8520 N State Highway 3, North Vernon, IN 47265. Online condolences may be sent to www.bellmortuary.com