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!!! ❤️
What a fun friend Monnie was! We had many fun times in high school, college and church. After she moved to Colorado we didn’t see each other very much, but there were some visits back to Texas for her and we were able to visit her in Colorado Springs. I am so happy I was able to attend her 90th birthday party last year. When I celebrated my 90th last June she insisted on paying for some flowers for my party since she couldn’t be there. Monnie was a delight and I’m glad she was my friend since we were teens! Until we meet again dear friend.
Jeannene
Dearest Monnie! Jesusʼ love and light through Monnie was bright and unwavering. In 30+ years i never heard a negative word pass her lips, regardless of her health or situation. Always kind, always encouraging…that was Monnie, my friend.
She will be most surely missed by many people, but will be one of the first we want to see in Heaven. She is already preparing the celebration!!
She shared her loved of murder mysteries, sweet late night treats and traveling the world to spread goodness and a smile with me from am early age.
I have dozens of memories with her that ended in tears from us laughing so hard. She was THE grandma to keep the party going.
Love you, Nonnie.
Monnie was so kind. She always had a smile on her face. She never met a stranger. She truly had a servant’s heart & loved the Lord. I loved how classy she dressed. What a colorful flower she will be in heaven. Monnie you will be missed but I know you are dancing in heaven with no more pain. Love you my friend—- Pam F. ❤️🌹
Monnie loved everyone! It was impossible to be a new person at Village Seven for very long before she found you. She was not satisfied with just learning your name, she wanted to know all about you… and of course to give you a hug. We will miss seeing her walking up the aisle, smiling and greeting everyone as if they were her dearest friend. For Monnie, we were all her dearest friends. Monnie is where she longed to be, with her Lord and Savior. We can only imagine the plays and productions she already has underway with a truly heavenly cast. We miss you Monnie! But we will see you again – looking forward to that hug.
Monnie was filled with zeal for the LORD. She was blessed with a vibrant personality and used it to spread God’s word. It was a joy to attend her Bible studies.
We will miss her!
It will come as no surprise to anyone that WORDS just do not do justice to the sweet, cheerful & vibrant person of Monnie Hawkins Janetsky! Her brother, Wayne Hawkins, is my father and I am confident that the ENTIRE family is having a rip-roaring good time together with the Lord God! Aunt Monnie, you will be so VERY missed here on earth – but get ready! We will party all day long with Jesus when I get there!
Love to you always – here, there, everywhere! Niece Cheryl Raelene Hawkins Creek (born on Jan. 31, 1957)