Janelle Lee Wilson, 60, longtime Aberdeen resident and former waitress at Duffy’s Restaurant in Aberdeen, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2019, at her home in Aberdeen.

Janelle was born on Aug. 23, 1959, in Bremerton, Washington, to Jack Lee and Betty Joyce (Ayers) Playter. She lived in Poulsbo for a few years before the family moved to Aberdeen. Janelle graduated form Weatherwax High School in 1977.

On May 22, 1987, Janelle married Richard Wilson in Olympia, Washington. He resides at the family home.

Janelle worked at Duffy’s Restaurant for more than 22 years and then for Jay’s Farm Stand for three years.

She enjoyed being with family, camping, playing cards and board games with the grandkids.

Janelle is survived by her husband of 32 years, Rich Wilson, of Aberdeen; sons Jason (Amanda Radke) Williams and Robbie (Helen Berglund) Williams all of Aberdeen; a daughter, Sheri (Adam) Griggs of Virginia, step-son, Todd (Irene) Wilson of Aberdeen, step-daughters, Tonya (Dave) Nelson of Montesano and Tara (Mike) Standstipher of Hoquiam, a sister Linda (Bruce) Clevenger of Montesano, half-brother, Mike Playter of Mt. Vernon, Washington, three nieces Lisa, Shannon and Andi, 17 grandchildren: Zack, Cole, Kayla, Jaidon, Arlene, Jose, Kylie, Lexi, Cayden, Dominic, Mya, Devin, Saige, Joslyn, Dallyn, Hunter and Hailey.

There will be a celebration of life and potluck on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2019, at the Cosmopolis Lions Club starting at 1 p.m.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen, Washington.