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1930
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2026
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Janet Sasnett Obituary
Mrs. Janet Dean Sasnett of Washington passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday January 11, 2026.
A graveside service will be officiated by Mary Foreman at the Sasnett Family Cemetery on Cox Road, Washington at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday January 14, 2026. Her grandchildren: Tyler, Josh, Adam, Robyn, Amanda, and Kassie will serve as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at Paul Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday January 13, 2026
Janet was born on November 13, 1930, in Wake County to the late Josie Boone Dean and the late Carl Proctor Dean. A graduate of Watts Hospital School of Nursing, she dedicated her career to caring for others.
She married Bonnie Sasnett on September 9, 1951. Together they moved to Beaufort County and established the family farm. Janet and a colleague established the first home health agency in Beaufort County, Eastern Carolina Home Health and Hospice Services. She worked for over twenty years as nursing administrator of the agency until her retirement.
Above all, Janet was a loving wife and mother and was devoted deeply to her family. She is survived by her three children: Bonita Arvizu (Henry), Leigh Tetterton, and Paul Sasnett (Marcy); ten grandchildren: Tyler Harriett, Josh Harriett, Robyn Donaghy, Adam Tetterton, Amanda Sasnett, Kassie Mason, Matthew Arvizu, Elizabeth Rimmer, Macy Cahoon and Michael Morgan and fourteen great grandchildren.
She was predeceased, along with her parents, by her husband: Bonnie Sasnett; brothers: Carl and Joe Dean; grandsons: William Ryal Harriett, and Ethan Reid Sasnett; son-in-law: Bobby Tetterton; daughter-in-law: Amy Sasnett; and a great granddaughter: Heidi Ruth Mason.
The Sasnett family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to Gentiva Home Care and Hospice for their care and concern shown to Janet and the entire Sasnett family.
Contributions in Janet’s memory can be made to the following: Broad Creek EMS, 7214 Broad Creek Road, Washington, NC 27889 or NCCF-Attn: Reid Sasnett Scholarship, 3737 Glenwood Ave. Ste. 460, Raleigh, NC 27612.
Online condolences may be offered to the family by visiting www.paulfuneralhome.com
Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington is honored to serve the Sasnett family.
Memories and Condolences
for Janet Sasnett
32 Entries
Ava Paul
January 14, 2026
So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Miss Janet when she work with my Mother, Marjorie Paull, at Dr Swindell's office and with My Aunt Katie Paul. She was such a sweet person and wonderful nurse.
Beaufort County Register of Deeds
January 14, 2026
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers lifted.
Crystal Floyd
January 14, 2026
Thank you for all that you did for nursing and our community, you will be deeply missed.
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The Potter Family
January 13, 2026
Such a precious soul. Our deepest sympathies are with you all. Praying for comfort and peace as wait for that blessed Reunion day. Love to all!!
J.J. Waters
January 13, 2026
Paul & Sasnett family sorry for your loss.
Nancy Boyd
January 13, 2026
Paul and family sorry sorry for loss.
Janice Woolard and Nancy Boyd and family's
Billy Albritton
January 13, 2026
My prayers are with you with the loss of your grandmother.May she rest in peace.
Joan Padgett
January 12, 2026
Loved all of family. Mrs. Sasnett was a wonderful person and I worked for her 15 years. Best boss and caring person. She worked with me during my husband's illness and his death. Her kindness will never be forgotten.
Stanley and sylvia Gurganus
January 12, 2026
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Jo Taylor
January 12, 2026
My deepest condolences for your loss. Praying that God will give you comfort and peace.
Bonnie N Keech
January 12, 2026
Prayers for all the family
Betty Gray
January 12, 2026
Rick and I send our sincere condolences to Bonita and the entire famiy.
Mark and Nora Woolard
January 12, 2026
Thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God continue to bless each of you.
Louise Boyd
January 11, 2026
Thought and prayers. Love to you all.❤
Stacy and Phil Lee
January 11, 2026
Paul so sorry for your loss sending prayers for comfort knowing she lived a good life and is no longer in pain
Margie Cooke-Tankard
January 11, 2026
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Sending the entire Sasnett family Paul, Leigh Bonita, and grandchildren my prayers and heartfelt condolences. She will be missed, God's Blessings
Gayle & Teddy Griekspoor
January 11, 2026
Bonita and family we are so sorry for your loss.
Michael & Peggy Woolard
January 11, 2026
Mrs. Sasnett was a very special lady to everyone who knew her. She will be sorely missed by all. Our love and prayers to the family.
Loretta Bailey
January 11, 2026
Prayers for all the family
Lou Waters
January 11, 2026
Thoughts and prayers for the family and friends.
Julian and Debra Cutler
January 11, 2026
A precious lady. Memories of a lifetime with this family. Our love and prayers.
Jean Clark
January 11, 2026
Please accept my condolences.
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Jan
13
Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Paul Funeral Home & Crematory
900 John Small Ave., Washington, NC 27889
Jan
14
Graveside service
11:00 a.m.
Sasnett Family Cemetery
Cox Road, Washington, NC 27889
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