Janet Jennie McNeil

Janet J. McNeil
Dec. 5, 1923 - Feb. 7, 2016
Janet Jennie Tagliaferro McNeil, 92, of Farmington, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, in Farmington. She was born Dec. 5, 1923, in Albuquerque.
Janet had taken some college classes, she had her pilot's license, a beautician, and was a certified telephone operator in the 1950s. She enjoyed doing upholstry, sewing, crocheting and she loved to gamble a little.
Janet was a very loving mother, and her daughter's best friend. She was loved by everyone around her. She was very feisty until she left. She had always wanted everyone to have something to eat before she did. She was always worried about everyone around her. Janet never missed anyone's birthday, anniversary or special occasion. She was a true gift and a very giving person. She had always felt in her heart that other people need more than she did.
Janet will be truly missed, but she has gone to a better place and she will be with her loved ones.
Janet was preceded in death by her sons, Randy Gibbs and Fred Gibbs; her parents, Fredrico and Florence Tagliaferro; brother, Tony Tagliaferro; and sisters, Frances Tagliaferro, Irene Tagliaferro, Lucy Tagliaferro, Stella Tagliaferro and Louise Tagliaferro. She is survived by her daughters, Brenda P. (Thomas) Linden, Debbie (Doug) Gregoire and Allie (Mark) Mercer; and son, Brett (Melba) McNeil; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild.
A memorial Mass will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 414 N. Allen Ave. in Farmington with Father Jeff King as celebrant. Inurnment will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery, 1606 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington.
Janet's care is entrusted to Alternative Choice Burial and Cremation, 804 N. Dustin Ave. in Farmington, 505-325-9611. Those who wish to express their condolences may do so at serenityandcompany.com.