Celebration of Life 2026
My sister Jan was diagnosed with a rare aggressive
cancer in March and passed away August 26, 2026.
She is 10 years older than me but I can remember
when I was pretty young she would let me hang out
with her and her friends from time to time
especially when we were in Georgetown Mississippi
where our family is from. Her husband who I love
so much, Tommy is from there. She was always my big
sister and we did have a fight or two from time to
time but I love her so much and I know she loves me
and my family. Although her and Tommy’s family are
all in Louisiana, we kept in touch for the 42 years
Holly and I have been in Florida by doing cruises,
their trips to Disney and our trips back home,
cabins in the mountains and our kids spending
the Summers with my Mom, Dad, Jan, Tommy,
Pamela and Kristi. She was always so full
of energy. I can remember being at her home
and first thing in the morning she was always
on the treadmill. My biggest regret is not
rushing to see her when it first started.
I love her so much. You may ask why I keep
using terms about her in the present? It’s
because I know she is a faithful Christian
and is now in Heaven worshiping our Lord and
seeing my Mom, Dad and all our family
members who have gone before her. Jan I miss
you but I will see you again! Love you so much!
Barbara “Jan” Clyburn
December 8,1951 - August 26, 2026
Jan was born on December 8, 1951, in Hazlehurst,
Mississippi and went to be with the Lord on
August 26, 2026. Jan spent her early childhood in
Brea, California; she moved to Donaldsonville,
Louisiana in 1968. She graduated from Donaldsonville
High School then Copiah-Lincoln Junior College. She
married her devoted husband Tommy in 1972. They
raised their daughters Pamela and Kristi in Gonzales,
Louisiana. Jan was a member of First Baptist Church
of Gonzales for 40 years; many of those years she
served in the children’s ministry and worked as
the church secretary.
She leaves behind her husband of 54 years, Tommy;
her daughters Pamela Stafford and Scotty, Kristi
Tani and Spencer; her grandchildren Tyler Delaune
and Kelli, Payton Stafford and Molly, Casey Stafford
and Alexa, Victoria Turner, Brock Stafford, Izzy Stafford,
Aubree Stafford, Cole Stafford, and Emma Stafford; her
great grandchildren Bailey Delaune, Jace Stafford,
Layla Stafford, Tommy Delaune, and Riley Stafford; her
brother Steve Berry and Holly, her “lil sis” Kathie
Wessel; her nieces and nephews; her cousins; and
many other family and friends.
Jan was preceded in death by her father Burkett Berry,
and her mother Lula Berry.
A celebration of life will be held
Saturday, September 12, 2026 at
First Baptist of Gonzales
at 1217 South Burnside Ave.
Visitation will be from 10:00 - 11:00 with the
service beginning at 11:00. Pallbearers are
Tyler Delaune, Payton Stafford, Casey Stafford,
Brock Stafford, Cole Stafford, Jace Stafford,
Tommy Delaune, Anthony Miceli, Mike Berry,
and Tim Knight.
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