Janet Martin Dockery

Janet Martin Dockery, age 81, of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020 at her home following an extended illness. Mrs. Dockery was born on July 31, 1938 and was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a member of Tesnatee Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Ralph and Claudia Martin of the Shoal Creek Community in Cleveland and was preceded in death by her sister, Joyce Ann Martin Anderson of Murrayville. Janet is survived by her husband of 61 years, Jack Dockery; sons and their wives, David & Nancy Dockery and Kip & Karen Dockery, both of Cleveland; and grandchildren, Joe & Olivia Dockery, Jackson Dockery, Clay Dockery, and Sarah Dockery and brother in law, Ralph Anderson of Murrayville. Also surviving are many family members, her church family, and a host of wonderful friends. A private graveside service for Mrs. Dockery will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 3 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church #2 in Lumpkin County. Rev. Chris Anderson, Rev. Hugh Rockett and Rev. Joseph Dockery will officiate. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made: Tesnatee Baptist Church: P.O. Box 1425 Cleveland, GA 30528 or to The Gideons International: P.O. Box 97251 Washington, DC 20090-7251. To share a memory or leave a condolence with the family, visit barrettfh.com. Barrett Funeral Home, Cleveland.