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Janet Gayle Canipe Durant, 76, traveled the world as a Department of Defense teacher

Janet Gayle Canipe Durant

Janet Gayle Canipe Durant, 76, born Jan. 23, 1943, passed away Friday, Jan. 17, 2020.

She was a Department of Defense Dependent Schools teacher for many years. Janet loved the opportunity to travel the world.

This vivacious, green-eyed blond will be lovingly remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Honolulu Canipe.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Thomas W. Durant; brothers, Ronnie and David; stepchildren, Jody (Jim), Tom (Kandi) and Mike (Roxanne); and five grandchildren, Rob, Jen, Jill, Jacqueline and Steve.

Friends are invited to her home from 2 to 4 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23.

Share online condolences with the family at Andrews Mortuary & Crematory.

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