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Janet Lynn Glisson
SPRINGFIELD - Janet Lynn Glisson, 63, of Springfield, Illinois died at Memorial Medical Center on December 18, 2010.
She was born June 29, 1947 in Springfield to Eugene F. Baker and Betty J. Goodman Baker. She graduated from Springfield High School in 1965 and attended Springfield College in Illinois.
She married Gil Glisson on November 4, 2006, he preceded her in death. Formerly married to George W. Groesch and Robert E. Alexander. Also preceding her in death were her father, Eugene F. Baker, grandparents, Jesse and Bernice Goodman and Fred and Helen Baker.
She is survived by her son, John Groesch and her daughter, Jennifer (James) Robson; her mother, Betty Baker; her sister, Nancy (Kevin) Patton; nephews William Patton and Ryan Patton; niece Catherine Patton; five grandchildren, Chanse Heibner, Josephine and Tripp Robson, Jacob and Joshua Groesch; and great nieces, Abigail and Hannah Patton.
She was active in Family GNO, Lynn's Dinner Group, Class of '65 Dinner Group and the Optimissus Club. She was a member of Farmingdale Presbyterian Church and was President of the Board of Directors for the Illinois Presbyterian Home.
Family will receive friends from 5:00-6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. A funeral ceremony will follow at 7:00 p.m., with Rev. David Nicholson officiating.
Family and friends will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home for a procession to Camp Butler National Cemetery for a graveside ceremony to be held at 10:00 a.m., with burial to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Illinois Presbyterian Home, 2005 W. Lawrence Ave., Springfield, IL 62704-1491; Farmingdale Presbyterian Church, 7971 Farmington Cemetery Rd., Pleasant Plains, IL 62677-3801; or Southwind Park, 2500 S. 11th St., Springfield, IL 62703.
Please visit Janet's online life story at www.butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences.
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Memories and Condolences
for Janet Glisson
December 22, 2010
Jen, Chanse and Family...we are so sorry for your loss and pray your memories bring you comfort. Jen...your Mother was a beautiful person both inside and out; always so gracious and caring.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ollie & Gloria Whitson
Phyllis Fleming
December 22, 2010
I am sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Elsie Rush
December 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
December 21, 2010
JOHN, JENNIFER, AND FAMILY... WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOU LOSS. YOU ARE ALL IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. REMEMBER WE ARE HERE IF YOU EVER NEED ANYTHING.
YOUR BEARDSTOWN FRIENDS,
BOBBIE, JACOB AND ANNIE LOGSDON
KC (Bingham) Schneider
December 20, 2010
I will always treasure my memories of Janet. Her sweet manner and gentle spirit was endearing. She will be missed by all who knew her. My sincere condolences to the family.
December 20, 2010
Jen, Chanse and family..... I am so sorry for your great loss.....my heart hurts for you. I will remember Janet as always smiling, kind and genuine. Jen...you were blessed to call her Mom! May all your wonderful memories give you strength in the days ahead.
Love you,
Aunt Melody
Dulany and Pat (Saladino) Sriner
December 20, 2010
To the family of Janet Glisson,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of bereavement.
SHS Class of '64
Sincere sympathy,
December 20, 2010
Jen and family, we are thinking of you in your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Michelle Long and family
Billy and Paula Heibner
December 20, 2010
Our condolences to the entire Janet Glisson family. Our thoughts and prayers are extended your way. We thought higly of Janet, appreciated her kind and gentle manner and how approachable she was. We see Janet especially in the life of her daughter Jennifer.
With Love,
Crystal & David Creswell
December 20, 2010
Jen and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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