April 14, 1953 — October 11, 2026
A Celebration of Life for Janet Coontz, age 73, of Enid, is 2:00 pm, Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Oakwood Christian Church with Rev. Eric Keller and Pastor Alan Seibel officiating, with burial to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. Service arrangements are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will receive friends from 6-7 pm, Monday, October 19, 2026 at the funeral home.
Janet was born April 14, 1953 in Cherokee, OK to Delmar and Melva (Kuhlmann) Allen, and passed away October 11, 2026, in Oklahoma City. Janet attended Byron-Driftwood School until her sophomore year and graduated from Burlington High School in 1970. Janet married Larry Coontz, on June 7, 1970 in Cherokee, OK and he passed away on July 27, 2018. They were blessed with two children, Scott Allen and Patricia Anne. During their 48 years of marriage, they enjoyed life, shopping, traveling, and attending events of their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Janet was an avid reader from a young age. She encouraged her family to read and would read to them every chance she had.
Janet was blessed to be a stay-at-home mom for many years. In the evening when Larry was home to watch the children, she would sell Home Interiors. When the children got older, Janet went back to school to receive her Special Library Media degree from Northwestern State University and later got her Master's degree. They moved to Enid where she taught for 21 years at Glenwood Elementary as the librarian until she retired in 2011. Janet was a National Board-Certified Teacher and traveled during the summers throughout the United States judging applicants.
After her retirement she went on to become a Master Gardener with the OSU Extension office. Janet served in many capacities, where she chased her lifelong passion for gardening and flowers.
Larry and Janet were active members of Oakwood Christian Church where they volunteered in many roles. Janet's unwavering faith helped her through her battle with cancer. On October 11, 2026, she was received into the arms of Jesus where Janet was reunited with her husband and family.
Janet is preceded in death by her parents; and husband Larry Coontz. She is survived two children, Scott Coontz and wife Sheila, of Edmond; Patricia Ledford and husband Rusty, of Enid; eight grandchildren, Ryan of Edmond, Cody and fiancé Jaden of Garber, and Brandon Coontz and wife Lauren, of Edmond; Rylee Schnaithman and husband Travis, of Garber; Kacie LeGrand and husband Reid of Edmond; Mackenna Hammock and husband Cole, of Enid; Ethan and Emma Ledford, of Enid; seven great-grandchildren, Mack, McCoy, and Maylee Schnaithman, Reese and Sloane LeGrand, Haven and Gracie Hammock; two brothers, Bill Allen and Roger and wife LeaAnn Allen all of Cherokee, sister June and husband Dan Muff of Garner, Iowa along with many other family and friends.
Memorials in Janet's name may be made to Oakwood Christian Church and Master Gardeners Club with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home and Crematory serving as custodian of the funds.
Condolences may be made to the family online at www.LadusauEvans.com. Ladusau-Evans has been serving the families of the Enid Community and surrounding areas for over 40 years with compassionate service and dedication. They provide families with an open door policy. Feel free to contact them 24 hours a day. Visitation Hours: 8:00 am – 9:00 pm daily, 2800 N. Van Buren, Enid, OK 73703. Call: (580) 233-1400.
