Funeral services for Janelle Hinton Case, 83 of Clayton, LA were held at Young's Funeral Home in Ferriday on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 2:00 PM with Bro. Bo. Swilley officiating. Interment followed at Old Pine Hill Cemetery in Leland, under the direction of Young's Funeral Home.
Janelle Case was born on Tuesday, September 8, 1942 in Foules, LA. and passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025 in Clayton, LA. She was a resident of Clayton and a member of Foules Church of God where she was very active. Janelle was the Program Assistant for the USDA Farm Service Agency with over 42 years of service. Janelle was a godly woman whose life reflected faith, love, and kindness. She loved Sunday school and singing gospel hymns and her voice filled with joy and reverence. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Janelle poured her heart into caring for her family. She especially loved feeding those she loved, with Sunday dinner being a cherished tradition—her way of gathering everyone close with the best chocolate pie. Janelle would feed the kids midnight snacks from grilled cheese, milkshakes, or whatever they wanted. She found joy in the kitchen, always serving with love. Her flower beds bloomed with beauty, just like the warmth she brought to every life she touched. She curled the girls hair when they were little, creating memories that still make us smile. Her favorite color was purple, a perfect match for her gentle spirit. Janelle’s presence lit up every room, and her nurturing soul left a mark on everyone who knew her. She lived a life of faith, service, and unconditional love. Though she is no longer with us, her legacy will live on in our hearts. She will be deeply missed.
She was preceded in death by her father, J.L. Hinton; mother, Margaret Egloff Hinton; and son, Kevin Hinton Case.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Woodrow Wilson Case Jr.; brother, Jerry Hinton, and his two daughters, Ashley and her husband Brandon and Margaret and her husband Andrew; daughter, Jan Riley- granddaughter raised as her daughter, Bridget Case; three granddaughters, Crystal Cupit, Destiney Riley and Rylee Case; two grandsons, Jeremy Case and his wife Taylor and Henry Riley. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Addison, Braden, Avery, Leilan, Olivia, Sophie and Grayson; and one great-great-granddaughter, Melody.
Pallbearers were Leilan Cupit, John Case, Jay Barron, Anthony Cupit, Joel Arnold and Joe Higdon. Honorary pallbearers were Willard Kassel and Tommy Barron.
The family received friends at Young's Funeral Home from 12 noon til 2 PM, Saturday, September 27, 2025. To leave an online condolence for the family please visit www.youngsfh.com.