Wanda Jane (Cearley) "Janie" Saulter

Boyd ~ Wanda Jane "Janie" Saulter, 84, a homemaker, went to be with our Lord, Wednesday, May 17, 2017 in Boyd.

Funeral is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Boyd with burial in Boyd Cemetery.  Family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at the church.

Rev. Mark Autry will officiate.  Pallbearers are Zachary Ashmore, Bobby Brown, Andrew Cearley, Carson Johnnene, Ricky Mannin, and Robert Martin.

Wanda was born on August 14, 1932 to Elias and Jewell (Flannery) Cearley in Flatwood (Paradise), Texas.  She was united in marriage to Warren Saulter on July 21, 1951 in Oklahoma.

Wanda Jane Saulter, or Janie as most people knew her, was a force of nature; a kind, energetic and faithful woman. Much of her family treasure the fond memories of gathering for the holidays at their home.  She brought family, and friends who were like family, together with her remarkable cooking and hospitality. Not only was she loved for her sweet smile and warm disposition, but that she extended that sincerity to all. Many people knew that about Janie, nobody was ever a stranger to her. If you didn’t see her striking up a conversation and laughing with someone, you found her tending to her beautiful yard where she spent countless hours caring for and perfecting. On Sundays, morning and night, and Wednesday evening, she would be at First Baptist Church of Boyd, where she was a devout Christian saved by grace, the longest member and oldest living. She was a talented crafter, being a stay at home mother, and whilst raising a family, she dressed them well by sewing their clothing herself. But she didn’t stop there she served the community by sewing for the public as well. She even crafted uniforms for the school’s cheerleaders and majorettes. Her husband Warren Saulter recalls younger days, when she played basketball, where she was a fast and very capable player as well as being a cheerleader. He also remembers with fondness their shared love for bluegrass music and festivals. Most importantly, how she became an excellent mother to their children, grandmother to their grandchildren, and even a great-grandmother to their great-grandchildren. Wanda Jane Saulter was loved endlessly by all who had the pleasure and honor of knowing her. She will be greatly missed and forever remembered by those she left behind.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Calvin, R. N., Jude, Cotton, and Winfred "Wink" Cearley; and her sister, Imodene Moody.

Those left behind to cherish her memory are her husband of 65 years, Warren Saulter of Boyd; her daughter, Rene Ashmore and husband Gene of Boyd; her son, Wade Saulter and wife Jill of Keller;  her grandchildren, Brandy Pierce, Blake Howard, and Zachary Ashmore and wife Kristen; her great grandchildren, Braylyn Starrett, Carson Johnnene, Rayann Johnnene, Jasmine Ashmore, Garion Ashmore, and Jansen Ashmore; her sisters, Billie Horton of Springtown, and Genelle Brown of Sunset; her brother, Bobby Cearley and wife Martha of Azle; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Hawkins Funeral Home, Boyd, Texas 940-433-5310 www.hawkinsfuneralhome.com