Janet Smith Obituary
Janet L. Smith, 91, of Pekin, Illinois, formerly of Washington, Illinois passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Hallmark House Nursing Center in Pekin.
She was born on December 10, 1934, in Sikeston, Missouri, the daughter of William and Cathryn Greenley Campbell. She married Donald Smith on April 5, 1953, and he passed away on July 18, 2012. One brother, James Campbell, also preceded her in death.
Surviving are two daughters, Cheryl Flynn and Donna Cornelius; two sons, Jeffery Smith and Steven Smith; and eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Janet's family will privately celebrate her life. To share a memory or send a condolence to her family, visit www.masonfuneralhomes.com.
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