Jana Chanay

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Jana "Chanay" George was born on April lst,1962 in Toledo, Ohio to Janet Allen (deceased) and Kit George (Deceased), she departed this life on Friday August 14th, 2026 and transitioned peacefully in her home at the age of 64.

Jana effectionately known as "Chanay" was beautiful, funny, kind hearted and could light up the room with her contagious smile.

Jana attended Toledo Public Schools and graduated from Libbey High School in which she was a die hard "Cowboy" Alumni, she had a passion of working with children for over 25 years and started her career as a teacher assistant at St. Marys Catholic School and her final working years at Toledo Head Start.

Jana was known for her passion of working with children, love for old school music, passion for playing cards where her natural talent and competitive spirit truly shined, and being a loving mother to her one and only daughter Dawn and grandmother to her two granddaughters Janiya and Tamyla who she completely adored. She was a devoted friend to many and valued her relationships.

She was preceded in death by both parents Janet Allen, Kit George, step father Louis Allen Sr; Brother, Alvaro George, Best Friend Evelyn Clay, Bonus mother Kelcy Jones-Upperdite.

Jana is survived by her loving only daughter: Dawn Janay Allen of Toledo; Siblings, Mack Green (Gail) of Toledo, Derrick Green of Toledo; Grandchildren, Janiya Spearman, Tamyla Battle; God daughter Tari Egbe-Abbott; Bonus Sister, Robnet Upperdite-Dukes (Dexter); Close Friends, Vender Pringle-Bell (William), Rhonda Mcghee, Salonda Washington, Teresa Barringer, Sheila Harris; Special Friend Cotrell Hamilton and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends that she loved dearly.