Janet Ruth Sumpter, 78, of
Decatur, Illinois, passed away December 24, 2023, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Janet was born in Decatur on October 3, 1945, the daughter of William Robert Bentley Sr. and Dorothy (Willis) Bentley. She married Larry E. Sumpter on November 3, 1963, in Decatur. Janet worked for over thirty years as an advertising representative for the Decatur Herald and Review newspaper. She later worked for Dynagraphics (Fast Impressions), where she greeted many customers and got their printing layouts started. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Decatur and the Decatur Trailriders. She was passionate about horses, and in her spare time, she also enjoyed crocheting, doing word search puzzles, and working at her computer. She treasured her family and looked forward to their time together.
Janet is survived by her husband of 60 years, Larry; her children Tracey (Jane) Sumpter and Dawn Allen, both of Decatur; her twin sister Janice (Lindy) Davis; her grandchildren Travis Sumpter, Nick (Brittiny) Sumpter, Becky Loehr, and Lora Wright; 9 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Jack Bentley and William Robert Bentley, Jr.
Visitation for Janet will be from 10am to 12pm on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home. Funeral service will begin at 12pm in the funeral home. Burial in Graceland Cemetery will follow the service. Memorials may be directed to
American Cancer Society or Mt. Zion Rehab and Health facility. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.