Janet Sexton

     Janet Marie Sexton, 81, of Carmi, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2024, with her daughters by her side. She was born on April 4, 1943, in Pekin, Illinois, the daughter of Earl Junior and Lillian (Godby) Devore. Janet married Leland "Goob" Sexton on July 20, 1963, and he preceded her in death on March 13, 2004. She worked as a child care provider in her home for 40 years. She loved the children she cared for like they were her own. Janet enjoyed watching Cardinal baseball. She loved spending time with her grandkids and attending their activities. Her grandchildren were the joy of her life.

     Janet is survived by her children, Kelly (Pete) Fulkerson of Carmi, Leslie (Mike) Pool of Metropolis, Curt (Jane) Sexton of Crossville and Doug (Vicki) Sexton of Enfield; grandchildren, Taylor (Dylan) McVey, Nash (Mallory) McVey, Carly (Daniel) Groff, Ivey (Griffin) Pool, Sam (Adam) Williams, Shannon (Bryant) Rister, Morgan (Jennifer) Sexton, Jadyn (Ty) Sexton, Jaryn Sexton, Maggie (Matt) South, Thad (Randi) Sexton, Justinn (Logan) Bell, Collin Sexton, Caden Sexton and KaCee (Kaylee) Fulkerson; great-grandchildren, Ryder, Rhett, Ridge, Lennon, Mercy, Grayson, Brooks, Cole, Marley, Harper, Darbey, Aspyn, Baylor, Krymson, Oaklynn and Graham; a brother of Arizona; an aunt, Iris Godby of Delavan, IL; sisters-in-law, Sue (Dean) Gilbert of Decatur, IL. and Sandy Sexton of El Cajon, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Leland "Goob" Sexton, Janet is preceded in death by her parents.

     Funeral services for Janet Sexton will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi, with burial at White County Memorial Garden in Carmi. Family and friends may visit from 3:00 p.m. until time of service on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Janet's memory to White County Senior Citizens Center and will be accepted at Campbell Funeral Home in Carmi, and may be mailed to 609 W. Main St. Carmi, IL. 62821.