Janet Colleen Hart

Janet Colleen Hart, 75, of Madill, Oklahoma, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Ardmore, Oklahoma.

Janet was born on June 15, 1951, in Sweetwater, Texas, to James Junior Flint and Geraldine “Jeri” Diddle Flint. She was raised in Sweetwater and later moved to Milburn, Oklahoma where she graduated high school in 1969. During her high school years, she was an All-State basketball guard.

Throughout her life, Janet worked at Texas Instruments, the Madill Pants Factory, Walmart, and The Peanut Inn. However, what brought her greatest joy was taking care of her beloved grandchildren.

Janet was affiliated with Oakview Baptist Church, where she loved teaching Sunday school classes. She was also involved in sheep grooming and she received an honorary FFA chapter degree.

Janet married Charles Richard “Ricky” Hart on July 22, 1972, in Madill, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on November 14, 1999.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Angela Gambel and husband Juston of Madill, and Jason Hart of Madill; her mother, Jeri Flint of Madill; and her nephews, David Weaver of Madill and Bradley Weaver and wife, Lura, Kansas City. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Amara Harris and husband Trent of Madill, Keely Ingle and Dakota Mann of Davis, Chayton Gambel and wife Joshlin of Madill, and Daniel Gambel and fiancé Lenzi Wood of Tishomingo; and her great-grandchildren, Hayes Harris, Jextyn Mann, Hartley Harris, Jentry Gambel, and Briggston Mann.

Janet was preceded in death by her father, James Junior Flint; her husband, Ricky Hart; and her brothers, James Jatron Flint and Jerry Flint.

Janet will be remembered for the love she had for her family, especially her grandchildren, who brought her so much happiness. Her memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved her.