Monnie Janetsky, age 91 years, passed away on January 31, 2026. She was a resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado for 50 years, and was formerly a resident of Houston, Texas.
Born in Wellington, Texas, on January 4, 1935, to Earnest William and Ella Mae Hawkins she burst into the world preceded by five sisters and one brother. A fiery redhead, who was the baby of the family, grew taller than her siblings, but was adored for her bright personality and laughter.
She is preceded by her son, Ernest William Yeary, her husband William C. Janetsky, and her five elder sisters, and one brother.
She is survived by her daughters, Victoria Yeary and Tricia Harbach and daughter-in-law, Kristin Yeary, and her surviving nieces and nephew.
Monnie’s legacy of grandchildren and greatgrandchildren are Cameron Yeary, Chad Yeary, Vanessa Bruce, Courtney Yeary-Watts, Lauren Bruce-Batson, Austin Harbach, Luke Harbach, Cayla Yeary-Sandlin, Rachael Bruce Ray, Shelby Harbach-Bammesberger, and Chase Harbach. Her greatgrandchildren are Otis Barry, Ogden Barry, Graham Sandlin, Oliver Yeary, Odetta Smith, Logan Sandlin, Omi Mei Raven, Thomas Harbach, Brynlee Bammesberger, Theroux Yeary, Claire Harbach, Piper Bammesberger, Knox Sandlin, and Elliana Watts.
Monnie was an active member of Village Seven Presbyterian for 45 years. She directed plays and musicals for 25 years at Village Seven Presbyterian including, The Shadowlands, Anne of Green Gables, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, Oklahoma, and many more.
Monnie was passionate about missions and supporting Christian missionaries. She lived in Urmachi, China in 1993-1994 serving the Weger people with her husband, Bill.
She was the light at every party, church event, and gathering. Loving people and strangers she met in her everyday life while sharing her faith was the joy she exuded as the air she breathed.
Monnie made an impact in many people’s lives. We will miss her laughter, encouragement, humor, and joy. And her constant love of Jesus.
Memorial services will be held at Village Seven Presbyterian on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM in the sanctuary.
Dearest Monnie!
If you met Monnie, she stole a place in your heart! Beautiful inside and out. What a prayer warrior. She never failed to remind me she was praying for my wayward son and daughter! She just made heaven a little brighter if that’s possible! You will be greatly missed! You blessed me beyond words!
Loved Aunt Monnie …always loving and will surely be missed. We’re so thankful to know we will see again. Much love to all the family.
Monnie touched SO many lives – including ours! She will be in our hearts forever!!! ❤️