Obituary of Lareva "Janell" Kolodzaike

Lareva “Janell” Kolodzaike, 88, of Deer Park, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2023, surrounded by family. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert Kolodzaike; mother Iva Lee Wright; brother Roy Randall; sister-in-law Mary Kezmarski; and brother-in-law Larry Kezmarski. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Steve Ayers, Scott Ayers and wife, Susan, Suzette Keppler and husband, Coke; sister-in-law Alice Gidney and husband, Bob; grandchildren Taryn Kimble and husband, Nick, Aaron Kelly, Christopher Ayers and wife, Taylor, Amy Ayers; great grandchildren Max Kimble, Everett Kimble, and numerous nephews and nieces.

Janell was born on November 19, 1934, in Quannah, Texas. She was adopted by her aunt, Iva Lee Wright. They moved to Bristow, Oklahoma and shortly after moved to Pasadena, Texas, where she entered the 3^rd grade. Janell remained there until her move to Deer Park, Texas. She met the love of her life, Robert Kolodzaike, while working at Prudential Insurance Company. They married September 8, 1972, and were happily married 44 years, until Robert’s passing.

The family wishes to express gratitude to the staff of Park Town (especially Ken Leathers) for always being there to help Janell and the loving care they extended to her, treating her like family all the years she lived there.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Clayton Funeral Home, 201 S. 3^rd St, LaPorte, Texas.