Janet S. Grubbs

Aug. 10, 1934 – May 25, 2022

Janet Sue (Livingston) Grubbs, 87, Hillsboro, passed away in Hickory Creek of Crawfordsville on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 9:29 a.m.

Janet was born in Stone Bluff, of Fountain County, Ind. on Aug. 10, 1934. 

She was the daughter of the late Dallas and Mildred (McElwee) Livingston. She was raised south of the Osborn Prairie area and later moved to rural Hillsboro during her teens. She attended Osborn Prairie School and graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1952 as Valedictorian of her class.

She was married to Eugene “Gene” Alexander Grubbs in the Hillsboro Christian Church on March 29, 1953. Gene preceded her in death on January 18, 2006.

She and Gene raised Angus cattle for many years. Mrs. Grubbs later worked with Ernie Myer as an insurance agent in Hillsboro later purchasing the business and it became Grubbs Insurance Agency. She and Gene operated the business until the late 90’s. 

Mrs. Grubbs was a faithful member of the Hillsboro Christian Church and was responsible for the printing of the bulletins for the church services. She also served as a Sunday School teacher for the church. She was a member of the Stitch and Stir Home Economics Club. She was a retired member of the Psi Iota Xi Sorority. Member of the Indiana Angus Auxiliary and enjoyed working on the farm. When she wasn’t working at the agency or on the farm she enjoyed playing euchre with friends and family.

Survivors include three children, Diana (Brian) Williams of Crawfordsville, Dale Grubbs of Hillsboro and Cheryl (Jim) Mulherin of Fishers; three grandchildren, Kayla Grubbs, Dallas (Christine) Grubbs and Keenan Mulherin; a great-grandson, Jackson Dale Grubbs; two sisters, Mary George of Covington and Martha  Abbott of Brownsburg. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; along with a brother, Joseph William Livingston.

Friends may call at the Maus Funeral Home, Hillsboro, on Tuesday, May 31st from 12 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m., with Pastor Garland Pannell officiating.  Burial will follow in the Waynetown Masonic Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Fountain County 4-H Foundation.

Condolences may be sent online at www.mausfuneralhome.com.