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Janet Dailey

1944 - 2013

BORN

1944

DIED

2013

Janet Dailey Obituary

BRANSON, Missouri (AP) — Romance writer Janet Dailey, whose books sold more than 325 million copies worldwide, has died at her southwest Missouri home. She was 69.

Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home in Branson says Dailey died Saturday in the music resort town. The cause of death was not released as of Monday. The funeral home reports the family said Dailey died "peacefully."

Dailey was born and raised in Iowa. She moved to Branson in 1978 with her husband, Bill Dailey.

Her novels included the popular "Calder" series and her Americana series — 50 books, one set in each state. Her website lists 155 works altogether.

Bill Dailey died in 2005. He was credited with helping build Branson into an entertainment mecca.

Funeral services are scheduled for Thursday at College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout.




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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Dec. 16, 2013.

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Catherine Buck

January 21, 2019

I just found out of Janet Dailey's passing. I send sympathy and prayers. I was a teen when I read her beginning romances and have always enjoyed them. She was a great writer and will be missed by her fans. She brought the characters to life.

Dwan Bailey

June 29, 2017

I just read that Janet passed away. I'm so sorry to see this. We gave our Yorkie to her and we had "visitation rights" and always enjoyed visiting when we were there . I loved hearing about her life.

December 26, 2013

Sorry for your loss. Janet was a natural story teller. I enjoyed reading her books for many years. Her stories set your imagination free.

December 26, 2013

you are opening your hand and satisfying the desire of every living thing."...pslm.145:16.....

December 26, 2013

I pray that God grant you the strength and comfort you need during this difficult time.

December 25, 2013

So sorry to hear of Janet Daileys passing. I read every book of hers that I could find. Loved the Calder series. I spent many wonderful hours with her books. She will be sorely missed. My condolences to the family.
M. Rivers Vermont

December 23, 2013

To the family and friends of Janet Dailey sorry for the loss of your loved one. Happy are those who mourn, since they will be comforted Matthew 5:4

Susan Cannon

December 19, 2013

I am sad to hear of Janet Dailey passing. She was one of my most favorite authors. I have her books the Calder series, among others. Enjoyed them very much. She will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences to her family. She was a treasure.

The Earland Family

December 19, 2013

My deepest sympathy is with the family during your time of sorrow. God is for us a refuge and strength, a help that is readily to be found during difficult times. Psalms 91:2. May you find the needed strength from God, family and friends.

December 19, 2013

With deepest sympathy to the family of Ms. Dailey.
May the God of comfort provide you with strength and comfort to cope with your loss.

December 19, 2013

Sorry for your loss. Psalm 65:2

December 18, 2013

Janet you touched so many lives, and motivated so many of us to step out of our comfort zone and write our own books. You will be so missed but so glad you're back with Bill again.

Linda Swanson

December 18, 2013

Please accept my condolences on your loss. She was my favorite author. I have all of her books and have read each one of them several times. RIP Janet. Thank you for being a wonderful person and author.

Darlene Strunk

December 18, 2013

I have read almost all her books! Fantastic author. She was blessed in knowing what her readers wanted. RIP Janet - you will be missed!

December 18, 2013

Please accept my condolences extended to the Family and Friends of Mrs. Dailey. God invites us to throw our burdens on him in prayer. I encourage you to take that invitation, and he will sustain you by providing you whatever you need to cope.

Becky Richerson

December 18, 2013

Special prayers for her family at this time. She is my favorite author, and I've introduced her work to my daughters.

kathy soliz

December 18, 2013

This is such sad news. Her books brought me many hours of enjoyment over the years, RIP Janet.

C. Wilson

December 18, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Debra Walker

December 18, 2013

She was my favorite author. I have been waiting on another book of the Calder series and am sad to now know there probably won't be one. She was an awesome writer and she will be missed. Rest in peace Janet...

Oneal Smith

December 17, 2013

So sad to learn of her passing. She was a talented Author . I was given the story of the Calder family books in the 1980's & could not part with them. So sorry for Family. God Bless. Oneal Smith

December 17, 2013

JANET WAS ONE OF THE FIRST AUTHOR I READ WHEN I STARTED READING ROMANCE BOOKS AT 12 I HAVE ALMOST EVERY BOOK SHE WROTE SHE WILL BE SADLY MISSED MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH HER FAMILY AND ALL OF HER FANS

Rae Noble

December 17, 2013

One of my favorite authors. I have most of her books. Really loved the Calder series.
My sympathy to the family. She will be missed.
Rae Noble

Carolyn and Charlie Frye

December 17, 2013

So sorry to hear of Janet's. death. We graduated from Independence High School with Janet. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.

December 17, 2013

My deepest sympathies to the friends and family. May God comfort you in this time of grief.

DStallings

December 17, 2013

RIP 1Cor. 1:3

TONYA HEMLICK

December 17, 2013

69 TOO YOUNG TO DIE, VERY SAD, SHE WAS GOOD

Mary Louise Rath

December 17, 2013

Dear Family Members,
Janet Dailey was my favorite author. She was a talented woman who incorporated history into her stories. She kept you entranced and you just couldn't put the book down until the story was over and then you wished for more! I am very sorry for you loss. May your find peace and comfort from family and friends in knowing that others share your loss. God bless you.

Joan Snyder

December 17, 2013

I read the Calder series and the America series, plus hundreds of other books of hers. She will be deeply missed. RIP.

Peggy

December 17, 2013

Rest in Peace Ms Dailey. You were one of the first romance authors i read. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

Tanesha Burns

December 17, 2013

I send my condolences to the family, may find peace with the help of God and encouraging family members. (1 Corinthians 15:26)

Marcia Sproul

December 17, 2013

I have always enjoyed her books. Her family is in our thoughts & prayers.

Irma Zullo

December 17, 2013

She was one of my favorites and will be sadly-fondly missed. May she RIP Janet..

Carol A. Lee

December 17, 2013

Thank you, Janet, for bringing fictional romance into the lives of so many. Your books brought enjoyment and pleasure to our often ho-hum lives, and you hold a special place in our hearts. Although we are sad to learn of your passing, we know you are now reunited with the love of your life.

December 17, 2013

We crossed paths with Janet when we lived in Montana; then she moved to Branson and my hometown is Springfield--I felt kinda connected. And I loved her books--read all of them! She will be missed.

Sylvia Burroughs

December 17, 2013

I have read so many of her books and really enjoyed them. RIP.

Mary Carmichael

December 17, 2013

Going to miss her books. She was one of the best. May God Bless you through this time of sorrow.

diana

December 17, 2013

You will be missed!!! Her books are the greatest!! Will miss reading them.

December 17, 2013

My deepest sympathies to the Daily family. I have enjoyed her books for many years and she will be greatly missed. God bless.

December 17, 2013

I have enjoyed her books for many yrs. She was absolutely one of the greatest authors ever!!! She will be missed...Rest In Peace Janet...

December 17, 2013

So sorry to hear, She was one of my favorite authors, She will be missed. May you find comfort at this time.

December 17, 2013

May the family be strengthen during there time of sadness. Joyce S ( Mi)

December 17, 2013

Dailey Family,

Our condolences and prayers go out to the Dailey Family. May you always treasure her memories. May the God who gives peace be with all of you.-RO.15:33

Scott Chamberland

December 16, 2013

Rest in Peace

michelle plakas-kaiser

December 16, 2013

rip

Pam Rothfuss

December 16, 2013

I have almost all of her books. She was a treasure!

Angela

December 16, 2013

She was one of my favorite Authors.I have been reading her books since I was a teenager.She will be greatly missed.

December 16, 2013

I am so sorry for the loss of one of the greatest romance writers I have ever read. She has entertained me with her writings for several.
May God bless those that she has left behind.

Maxine West

December 16, 2013

This is shocking news. I have been an avid reader of Janet's book for years.
She will be missed so very much.

Olevia T

December 16, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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