Janie Irene Callicutt

Janie Irene Saunders Callicutt, age 77 of Troy, passed away peacefully at Autumn Care of Biscoe on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

Janie was born in Montgomery County on August 13, 1948 to the late James Saunders and the late Mildred Hamilton Saunders. Janie was a teacher and bus driver for Montgomery County schools for many years. Janie loved to shop. She was a devoted wife, mother, nana, and great-grandmother who loved spending time with her family. She was married to the love of her life for 34 years, Jerry Lee Callicutt, who preceded her in death.

Janie is survived by her daughters: Eva Childers of Ellerbe, and Penny Speer (David) of Troy; seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; one brother Ray Saunders of Troy and sisters: Brenda Parsons of Troy and Betty Dyer of Lexington. Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by her son Jerry L. Callicutt Jr., and her daughter Janice Marie Dorsett.

A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, August 18, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Callicutt Chapel Wesleyan Church Cemetery, 1100 Horseshoe Bend Road, Troy, NC, with Pastor Brian Hoover officiating.

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Pugh Troy Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Janie Callicutt.