Janet Jones, 48, of Cape Girardeau died at midnight Sunday, July 19, 2009, at Fountainbleau Lodge following a long battle with cancer.

She was born March 11, 1961, in Alexander County, Ill., daughter of Fred H. and Pauline Robison Jones.

Janet had worked for Drury Lodge in Cape Girardeau for many years prior to her illness. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.

Survivors include her mother, Pauline Jones of Cape Girardeau; her life partner, Lisa Lange of Cape Girardeau; two brothers, Gary (Kay) Jones of Scott City and Larry (Trina) Jones of Olive Branch, Ill.; a sister, Sandy (Kevin) Schemel of Perryville, Mo.; nieces; nephews; and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her father; a sister, Marilyn Jacobs; and a nephew, Josh Schemel.

Visitation will be from 5 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Crain Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

The funeral will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with Diane Blaney officiating. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery in Thebes, Ill.