Janet Kathleen Colt (Hollar), 70, of Winchester, VA, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at her home. Born in Wheaton, MD, in 1954, she was the daughter of the late Everett Hollar, Jr. and Phyllis Thompson Hollar. Janet earned an associate’s degree with honors from Lord Fairfax Community College in 2011 and worked as a medical coder. She was a member of Winchester Bible Church.

Janet loved coffee, dark chocolate, sewing, watching Hallmark movies, gardening, and her cat, Molly. Known for helping those in need, she was affectionately called “Bashful” among her seven siblings, “the seven dwarfs”. Her greatest joy was spending time with family, especially her new granddaughter, Mia.

Janet married Gary C. Colt on June 21, 1975, who preceded her in death on November 29, 2007. She is survived by her daughter, Samantha “Sam” Colt (Evan), sons Nicholas “Nick” Colt (Joyti) and Christopher “Chris” Colt, and granddaughter Mia. Also surviving are her sister Rebecca “Becky” Wallace (William “Bill”) and brother Everett Hollar III (Tami). Janet was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Martha Hollar-Potter, and brothers Kenneth “Kenny” Hollar, Jerry Hollar, and Steven “Steve” Hollar.

A visitation will be held Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 11:00 AM, with a service at 12:00 PM at Omps Funeral Home, Amherst Chapel Reception Center. Pastor Bradley Hill will officiate. A committal service will be Monday, June 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM in Shenandoah Memorial Park Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to Blue Ridge Care.