Janie

Etheridge

Janie P. Etheridge, affectionately known as "Sugarmama," a native of Dallas County (Minter, AL) and longtime resident of Mobile, exchanged time for eternity on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at a local health care facility.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles "Double Decker" Etheridge; her mother, Queenie "PT" Coleman; her grandmother, Arlean "Sweetie" Gable; and her brother, Charles Lee Jones.

Janie was a member of Aimwell Baptist Church. Her personal mantra, "Tell the Lord thank you," was not just something she said—it was how she lived. She was known for her generous heart, her giving spirit, and her willingness to help anyone in need.

In 1969, she and her brother Robert opened Gibson Street Convenience Store on Gibson Street in Toulminville. She later became the sole proprietor of Main Street Convenience Store, located at the corner of Main and Clark Street in Prichard. Through her businesses, she demonstrated her love for Christ and her community, always ready to lend a helping hand whenever asked.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories: two children, Cynthia D. Etheridge and Steven F. Etheridge; one granddaughter, Kourtney Turner; one brother, Robert L. (Cynthia) Jones of Mobile, AL; one sister, Bettie (Bryon) Doss of Huntsville, AL; one Aunt Stella Ratcliff of Mobile, AL and a host of other loving relatives and dear friends.

Her legacy of faith, generosity, and gratitude will forever remain in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

A public visitation for Ms. Janie Etheridge will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Funeral Service Hour at the Aimwell Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will take place in the Gethsemane North Cemetery, Eightmile AL.