Carolyn "Pinky" Barrineau Janson
June 15, 1928 - May 28, 2020
Carolyn "Pinky” Barrineau Janson passed peacefully at Poet’s Walk memory care in Sarasota, on May 28th at the age of 91. Carolyn is survived by her sister Iris Iverson of Sarasota, children Connie Reed of Hockley, TX, Dr. Walter C. “Chuck” Janson Jr. (Laurie) of Sarasota, Donna Aber (Larry) of Woodstock, GA, Carol Smith (Ken) of Lakewood Ranch, grandchildren Derek Aber (Crystal), John-Michael Reed, Lacy Harper (Warren), Kristin Del Guidici (Jeremy), Brittany Huber (Logan), Cassidy Posey (Kyle), and Charles Janson, with 6 great-grandchildren (and 2 on the way). She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Walter C. Janson, Sr., and granddaughter Rachel Aber. A descendant of some the first pioneers in the area, Carolyn was born in Oneco, FL, the second youngest of 5 children of Ida (Helm) and William Lloyd Barrineau. She lived in Sarasota her entire life, graduating from Sarasota High in 1947, and married Walt in 1950 at St. Martha’s Church. As parishioners there for many years, it became a center for raising their family. Later, after moving to a new home, they practiced their faith at Incarnation Church. She was known for her bright smile and witty sense of humor. In her youth, her favorite pastime was spending time at the beach with her friends. Carolyn loved to shop, garden, dance, and had a flair for decorating and fashion. She adored the little dogs she had throughout her life but, above all, she loved her family. Services will be scheduled for an upcoming date. Memorial donations can be made to the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund (curealz.org)
Carolyn "Pinky” Barrineau Janson passed peacefully at Poet’s Walk memory care in Sarasota, on May 28th at the age of 91. Carolyn is survived by her sister Iris Iverson of Sarasota, children Connie Reed of Hockley, TX, Dr. Walter... View Obituary & Service Information