The local radio community is grieving alongside one of its most beloved voices, Janet “Grannie Getwell” Glisson, following the heartbreaking loss of her son, Wesley, who passed away this past week. Friends, colleagues, and listeners are now coming together to offer love, comfort, and strength to the woman who has spent decades lifting others through her warmth and humor on the airwaves.
For many, Janet isn’t just a familiar voice — she’s family. Known affectionately as “Grannie Getwell” for her caring messages to those in need of encouragement, she’s been a beacon of comfort across the airwaves. Now, that same community she once uplifted is being asked to hold her up in her deepest time of need.
“This one truly breaks my heart,” said a close friend and former radio colleague. “I was with Janet at the hospital 39 years ago when Wesley was born. To see her now facing this kind of loss — there are no words. All we can do is surround her with the love she’s always given to everyone else.”
Those who knew Wesley remember him as kind, funny, and full of life — a reflection of his mother’s spirit. His passing has left an ache that words can hardly express.
Friends, family, and members of the broadcasting community are asking listeners to keep Janet and her loved ones in their prayers in the days ahead. Plans for a memorial or remembrance service will be shared once arrangements are finalized.
As one colleague put it, “Grannie Getwell has been our source of comfort for so many years. Now, it’s our turn to be hers