Russiaville, IN - Janis Ann Buckner, 79, of Russiaville, passed away at 6:42 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 2025, at Community Howard Regional Hospital.

She was born Aug. 16, 1946, in Kokomo, the daughter of the late Ira "Junior" and Delores (Johnson) Taylor.

Janis was a 1964 graduate of Western High School. She retired from Delco Electronics after 30 years of service. Janis attended Abundant Life Church. She was an avid sports fan, watching every sport but paying special attention to the Indiana Pacers and the Indianapolis Colts. Janis enjoyed her occasional gambling, watching the hummingbirds in the summer, crocheting and knitting.

Janis is survived by her daughter, Sherri (Jay) Miller; brother, Ted (Tina) Taylor; two nephews; and one niece.

In addition to her parents, Janis was preceded in death by her son, Duane Buckner, and granddaughter, Kylie Miller.

A funeral service celebrating Janis's life will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, at Stout & Son Funeral Home, 200 E. Main St., Russiaville, with Pastor Brandon Shawhan officiating. Burial will follow in Russiaville Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 11 a.m. until the start of the service on Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, We Care or the Wounded Warrior Project in Janis's memory. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com.