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Ja'net DuBois Obituary

Ja’net DuBois was best known for her role as the gossip Willona on the hit 1970s sitcom “Good Times.”

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Published by The Gazette on Feb. 19, 2020.

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Dexter Barnes

July 11, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Terrilynn

February 1, 2025

Rest in paradise. I love watching the reruns when you were on good times such a beautiful soul.

Cassandra Butler

November 29, 2024

We will miss you Ms DuBois

Krystle Watkins

November 21, 2024

Rest in Paradise

October 6, 2024

Such a beautiful soul

Teresa B Simmons

August 16, 2024

Never met in real life but I always loved you since your days as Willona... You fit the role so perfectly

Donnie Howard

March 17, 2024

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March 6, 2024

I met you here In Houston, Tx. 45 yrs ago. I was 15, in a mature club with my siblings. What a great time! You sang beautifully. Your spirit was as beautiful as you were. Rest Peacefully Queen.

Wanda K.

February 15, 2024

You are somewhere living your best life, we still miss you...

Ja'Net DuBois Good Times

Donny Donny

September 2, 2023

She is beautiful ❤❤ Ja'Net DuBois Good Times

Peggy Keatley

January 22, 2023

Such a beautiful human being. Loved her upbeat spirit. Very talented and deeply missed by many. Missing her.

Kathryn Gillenwater

November 5, 2021

Thank you for the Good Times

August 21, 2021

she came across really warm caring like the evans family kids second mom

June 5, 2021

You have given me and millions of others countless hours of joy and laughter. Thank you and rest with peace and in power.

Moria Bridges

May 22, 2021

So sorry to have lost such a greT actress and really a outstanding public figure.

James Jenkins

February 19, 2021

She was a good actress and person to watch on Good Times. Enjoyed her character very much. The show was so fun to watch. Love to all the cast.

Kay Fedd

January 17, 2021

God gave us a beautiful& talented actress.

Tara Robinsonn

December 27, 2020

We will miss you very much

Deborah Turner

December 13, 2020

Rest My sweet friend. I truly admired you on the set of Good Times That was my era and hometown Chicago. You played your part well. I remember I would run home just so I would not miss the show You will be missed

Maurice DeGraffenreid

August 25, 2020

You are a beautiful soul. The time has come for you to rest. thank you for sharing part of your life with us. You are loved child of God.

Denise Archer

August 17, 2020

I sure did enjoy u on good times u will truly be missed may u rip .

Debra Brown-Rawls

August 11, 2020

This one really hit hard. She was always so beautiful and classy. I loved watching her on GT. RIP classy lady.

Sharon Blackson

May 23, 2020

You are truly missed.

Tijuana Jones

May 23, 2020

To Dubois Family: I would like to express my sincere condolences on the passing of such a fine actress. She will
be greatly missed by her fans. I will always remember her as wilona woods from good times and other shows like
Roots and piece of the action. Rest in
peace my dear lady.

Respectfully Yours,

Mrs.Tijuana Grace Jones

Sandra Haynes

May 11, 2020

Bless on the family

Charmayne Perez

May 9, 2020

R I p Janet U were truly an amazing woman and u will be missed

Charmayne Perez

May 9, 2020

R I p Janet u were truly an amazing woman.

Kim Mallory

April 22, 2020

Willona was every young black females idol. She was one of the most beautiful & talented black woman ever lived. She will be greatly missed. I still watch Good Times although Ive seen them a million times & I still laugh. (Fan)

VALENDA NEWELL

April 16, 2020

RIP....Beautiful QUEEN.... your "GOOD TIMES" are just beginning up in heaven....you left fans with lots of wonderful memories in TV and MOVIES..Thanks for sharing your PHENOMENAL TALENT...PRAYERS & BLESSINGS

Alicia Russell

April 13, 2020

YOU ARE ONE TRUE BLESSING FROM GOD..
I WAS BORN IN 90'S
BUT RIGHT TILL THIS DAY I STILL WATCH GOOD TIMES. EVERYTIME IS A GOOD TIME. I LOVE YOU ALWAY. YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN
SINCERELY TRUE FAN

April 7, 2020

Beautiful , wonderful ,funny and a great actress. I still watch Good times reruns today . You were great then and great now. We will miss you . God bless your family and all the people you were blessed to have worked with you.

March 28, 2020

We will miss you

March 25, 2020

So sorry, I missed this obituary. She was one of the highlights of the show Good Times. I really enjoyed her part. May our Heavenly Father continue to comfort the family and friends of Ja'net DuBois in the coming days.

David C

March 24, 2020

Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends and fans of Janet DuBois. She was such a wonderful actress and will be greatly missed. May the God of all comfort strengthen and sustain her family and friends and fans.

Kreema Brunson

March 24, 2020

You will be truly missed!!!

March 21, 2020

My condolences to the FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF Ja'net DuBois.

Donna Trimm

March 21, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with family and friends. I loved watching her on Good Times. She was awesome actor and she made everyone laugh. She was a very smart and talent lady. She will be truly missed.

Ja'Net Lascano

March 19, 2020

To the family,

Ms. DuBois was my favorite actress. I loved her style and her sass on the tv show "Good Times." As a young girl, I'd get excited to see her name on the screen during the credits because it made me feel so proud of my name. You see, my mother loved her too and named me after Ms. DuBois. It made my name feel special from the other kids' names. I'll miss seeing her pop up on tv and in the movies from time to time. May she rest in peace!!

Cheryl McIntyre

March 17, 2020

Rest in Paradise beautiful Angel. God bless you.

Odessa Hunter

March 16, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Shawn Hooper

March 14, 2020

One of my favorite be actess what a beautiful lady I loved by her in good condition time's rest in peace miss hooper

Tracy Woodley

March 14, 2020

It is with heart felt sympathy that I extend my deepest sympathy to you all for your loss of such a Beautiful and wonderful woman. May God be with you always. Praying Strength and Endurance for your family. Blessings!!!!

March 14, 2020

RIP beautiful

Lisa Evans

March 13, 2020

Rest in Peace Ja'Net DuBois. You were an exceptional actress and comic. You brought us many laughs during your time on Good Times. I looked up to you when I was a little girl. When my husband was a little boy, he told me he had a crush on you. He still did til you passed away. You were so beautiful and had a beautiful spirit. Rest Easy.

Lyn

March 12, 2020

What an actress. Enjoyed watching good times. Miss you forever........

March 12, 2020

How well. Do we remember her role in Good times. It would not have been the show, without her. We recency seen her last year, with JJ and Thelma, as they aired a live sitcom. I am sorry regarding the loss of your loved one. May you have happiness in knowing, we loved her, and May God comfort the family.

March 12, 2020

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Christopher Gouedy

March 11, 2020

Never good bye, Ill see you again cousin janet.. you were and always will be a star....

Shelia Minor

March 10, 2020

My heart goes out to the Family, this was just a shock to me I loved watching her on TV all these years. I pray that God gives you all the strength during this time .

Katrina Perry

March 10, 2020

A job well done. Your in God arms now.

Sylvia Chandler

March 10, 2020

Rip Ms.Ja'net Dubois im glad i had the chance to meet you family.

Dwàyne Chandler

March 10, 2020

We Love you auntie Ja'net and major thanks for doing my mom's eulogy your Aunt Rose Eva Love You Family your first cousin Big Deek! Get some Rest in peace!

Dominique Williams

March 9, 2020

Thank you for all the memories, I grew up on Goodtimes.. love your classy demeanor. You will be truly missed.. my fellow Lioness..R.I.P.. Beautiful Lady!!❤❤

YuNeka W

March 9, 2020

My condolences to the family.

March 8, 2020

MRS JANET WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON
I LOVE WATCHING HER ON GOOD TIMES
I STILL WATCH GOOD TIMES I WILL REALLY MISS HER I LOVE HER SO MUCH
I BROUGH THE WHOLE SERISE OF GOOD TIMES REST IN PEACE MRS JANET
LA VERNE ROBINSON WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU

March 8, 2020

I loved watching her in the role of a strong, single woman who adopted a little girl on Good Times. Always knew Willona would have a snappy comeback, too. Ja'net was always a treat to watch!

Chrisenda Jones

March 7, 2020

Ms Dubois is one of the last of the Greatest! Know she's resting in peace and is already missed.

March 7, 2020

My deepest condolences to the family of Ja'net DuBois. Best known as Willona! Gone, but never forgotten. Much love..

Brian Dorsey

March 7, 2020

Thank you for your contribution to the world. Amen

Dr. Stephen D. Khalfani

March 7, 2020

You were deeply loved and still are. One of the BEST EVER. Not many have had the screen presence that you possessed. Such a classy lady, for sure. You will be forever missed and adored. R.I.P., Ja'net DuBois(Ms. Willona)!

Dr. Stephen Khalfani

March 7, 2020

You did a marvelous job of playing Ms. Willona Woods. No one else could have done it better. Rest in peace, Ja'net(Willona)! We'll ALL miss you greatly. Until we see you again, have Good Times in Heaven.

Tony R

March 7, 2020

When I heard about Ja'net DuBois passing it was like the passing of a family member. If I was to look up the word "CLASS" in the dictionary, Ja'net picture would be there. She was one beautiful "Classy Lady." Ja'net was the life of the party on Good Times. There is a place waiting for you in God's Heavenly Choir. RIP. You are loved!!!

John Guinto

March 6, 2020

I'm so saddened to learn of the death of Ja'net DuBois,she was a wonderfully talented performer. I watched her on good times every week,she was my favirite

Valerie Chapman

March 6, 2020

She was my favorite on Good Times. My condolences and prayers for her family.

Lisa Weiner

March 6, 2020

To Janet Dubois,
You were a very talented actress. You did a great playing Willonia woods on good times.. My prayers go to your family and friends.,
Lisa Weiner

KL

March 6, 2020

We express our sympathies to the DuBois family, many, many friends, colleagues and fans. We enjoyed watching her on Good Times, she was so funny. May the love and the special memory you shared with your her show how your life was touched by her. May our Heavenly Father who sees your pain of heart give you the needed strength and comfort to endure in this most sorrowful time.

Bernice

March 6, 2020

She was a beautiful actress she will b miss RIH WILLONA

March 6, 2020

What a beautiful person, so very sorry for your loss, heartfelt condolences to the Dubois family, may God be with you.

March 6, 2020

Rest In Peace, you will be missed ❤

May Reid

March 6, 2020

To her family you got my dearest sympathy. I enjoyed watching your mother on good times. I will keep your family in my prayers. Ms May Q. Reid

March 5, 2020

Thank you for all those wonderful years of laughter you gave to us on Good Times. My condolences to the family and thank you for sharing your mother.

David Austin

March 5, 2020

My condolences to the family of Ja'net
She will be missed

Kevin Franklin

March 5, 2020

Rest in Peace my prayers and sympathy and Love and comfort are with your family

Susan Johnson

March 5, 2020

I will never forget how beautiful, kind and talented you were, heaven surely gained another Angel. Rest Peacefully .

Patrick

March 4, 2020

Don't make the lord laugh too much up there Janet

Darlene

March 4, 2020

I was, and still am devastated by Janet dubois passing because loved her so much, I cannot even put it into words how much. -Immensely!! I grew up watching and idolizing her , not just with good times, but with other shows, and movies- she was oscar worthy, hands down!! No one could touch her talent wise,- an incredible actress! I always wanted to meet her to tell her just that. And she was so young and looked way younger than her years- stylish and classy. I know shes entertaining everyone up there in heaven as only she could. May her family find comfort and peace knowing how much the world loves her.

Craig Patterson

March 4, 2020

I enjoyed watching Good Times and I still love to watch it. Janet Dubois will truly be missed. Prayers for the family.

Hope Hines

March 4, 2020

Really cant believe the passing of JaNet Dubois. I grew up watching her on Good Times, you are already missed dearly. I will continue to pray without ceasing for your family!!! You are loved and missed...continue to rest in heavenly peace...

Judy Hegesi

March 3, 2020

I watched Janet on good times .she was a great actress she will be dearly missed Rest in peace .

Angel

March 3, 2020

I cant really express how much I loved watching Willonas character on Good Times. I am so truly saddened by her passing. My heartfelt condolences are extended to all who loved and cared for Ms. Janet DuBois. May the Father of tender mercies be with you all.

Matthew Jones

March 2, 2020

I remember Ja'net in the show, Good Times. She was a big access to the show. I send my deepest condolences to the family.

March 1, 2020

Truly a loss, so grateful for the opportunity to witness her wonderful talent. My deepest condolences to the DuBois family.

Monica Henry

March 1, 2020

A true delight every time I watched her on television. My condolences to the family.
Whoever drinks from the water that I will give him will never get thirsty at all, but the water that I will give him will become in him a spring of water bubbling up to impart everlasting life.

February 29, 2020

Aw. So sad to hear Ms. DuBois has died. I grew up watching her on Good Times. She was like a big sister/auntie to me. May God give comfort and peace to her family. ❤

February 29, 2020

I deepest condolences to the family of Ms. DuBois. She will alway be remembered for her great acting on good times and other rolls. She will be greatly missed. May God be with the family during this most difficult time.

February 29, 2020

So beautiful, so talented and to be missed by so many. May God be with the Dubois family in the time of their sorrow.

Gethers Marcus

February 28, 2020

She was one of the most beautiful women to grace the television screen. She was amazing showing people of all color, through her portrayal of Wilona Woods, one of the pearls of wisdom my Grandmother instilled in us: You can be broke, but you don't have to look like it... Then she was a talented vocalist and song writer. Just an amazing, legendary talented woman. Truly a life and talent well-spent. Thanks to the family who sacrificed and shared Miss Dubois with the world! Thanks for making me laugh so many times through the years and even now I binge watch Good Times. I never realized how little camera time Ms. D got because she maximized it with her big awesome talent. Love You and May God Bless

Connie Lawson

February 28, 2020

I wish I could of met her to tell her that she gave me years of JOY watching Good Times and I have seen her on other shows as well and I thought she was a wonderful actress and her great singing.

Angela Reid

February 28, 2020

My sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the entire family of Ja'net Dubois.
We the people in Amityville, New York will never forget her support and appearances in our community parades, youth exhortations, and the times she lived in our neighborhood. Her smile, personality, warmth, and sense of humor was memories that will last US a life time. We were so proud to watch her on Good Times faithfully and she was loved in our community. May she receive her due Crown from God for her genuine love to US!
Rest Well Diva and Do Not Forget To Stop By Our Families Mansions In Heaven.

Angela Denise Reid
Burlington, N.C.
Originally From Amityville, Long Island
New York.

Alfreda Valentine

February 27, 2020

When Willona Woods burst through the door, fun ensued. I loved her on the show. She is one of our icons. May we all share "Good Times" every day! May Jehovah comfort her family, friends and fans at this difficult time!

Jack Lancellotta

February 27, 2020

Enjoyed her performances - and talent (and great looks) - on Good Times - great cast, wonderful comedy show - GOD Love Ja'net!!!!

Lisa Weiner

February 27, 2020

To Janet Dubois,
You were a very talented actress. You did a great job playing Wilona woods on the sitcom good times.. My prayers go to your family and friends . Lisa Weiner .

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