Our beloved Janis Ann (Hughes) Krantz was born 73 years ago in Long Beach to her parents Marcene and Bernie Hughes. The second child of four siblings, Janis was very much her dad's daughter. Bernie was the most energetic, extroverted and loving dad any girl would want. She not only inherited her dad's personality but also his love for fashion. Janis was an avid painter and loved collecting sparkling jewelry.
Janis met the love of her life, Michael- nearly 50 years ago. They became best friends as husband and wife for 38 years. This fabulous love story was beyond blessed with their two children, Lauren and Josh.
As a female business owner, Janis opened the doors of J & L Jewelry to the community in 1991. Since that day- Long Beach has had an added sparkle that will never dull. Janis absolutely loved Long Beach and she strived to make it a better place by joining several charity organizations and donating her time, money and jewelry to anyone or any place that needed her.
Janis had a natural warmth and passion to make everyone's life a little better. In her presence you felt the radiance that lived inside her and it made you feel better about the world. She was a living angel and was an inspiration to all who had the privilege to be impacted by her loving grace and kindness.
Janis and her huge heart will be forever missed. Her generous nature and strength will carry on through the lives of her beautiful children- Lauren and Josh- grandson Gavin (who was her gift from God) and her loving husband Michael.