Janet Lea Eley

Janet Lea Eley, 73, of Pocahontas, AR., passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 at home surrounded by her family. Janet was born January 14, 1952 in Pocahontas, AR. She was a retired C.N.A. Janet was a member of the Madhatters and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was of the Baptist faith.

On August 18, 1970, she married William Joseph Eley. He preceded her in death.

Survivors include her children William Eley, Jr. of Pocahontas, AR., Tanya Wheeler (Tony Peoples) of Harrison, AR., Amber (Tommy) Haulcroft and Shauna (Mat) Anderson, both of Pocahontas, AR.; sister Joanie (Lonnie) Firebaugh of Fredricktown, MO.; 9 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents Arlie Lee and Clara Marie (Pyle) Tilley; grandson R. J. Wheeler; and brothers Ricky, Terry, Steven, Larry Dean and Ronnie Tilley.

Visitation will be held Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM in the Ermert Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will follow begin at 1:00 PM with Reverend Roger Hovis officiating. Burial will follow the services at Johnston Cemetery in Reyno, AR.