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Janet Victoria Hermanson

1951 - 2025

Janet Victoria Hermanson obituary, 1951-2025, Raleigh, NC

BORN

1951

DIED

2025

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City of Oaks Cremation

4900 Green Road

Raleigh, North Carolina

Janet Hermanson Obituary

Janet Victoria Hermanson peacefully passed away on July 3, 2025 at Transitions Life Care in Raleigh, NC at age 73. She was born in Washington, DC on October 30, 1951 to Harold "Buster" Hermanson and Doris Baker Hermanson.

In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her sister, Diane Hermanson McCuen. She is survived by her daughter, Katherine Hoskins Santos and her husband, Mike Santos; sisters, Carol Alexander, Nancy Kiesenhofer, and Barbara Hermanson and brothers, Steve Presgraves (Mel) and Rik Hermanson (Anna) and brother-in-law, Timothy McCuen.

Janet's career path after graduating from Page High School in Greensboro, NC in 1969 led her into banking where she worked for First Citizens Bank for 20+ years. Her next adventure took her to Lexington, VA where she was employed by Virginia Military Institute. While there, Janet was able to obtain through assistance with VMI her father's long delayed awarding of his WWII Bronze Star medal presented to him at a military ceremony with family in attendance. After moving back to Raleigh, and in order to keep busy in retirement, Janet went to work for Whole Foods.

Memorial contributions may be made to William M. Dunlap Center for Caring, 200 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.

A memorial celebration for Janet will be held at a later date in Greensboro, NC.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News & Observer from Jul. 8 to Jul. 10, 2025.

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Sue McDonald Cooper

July 13, 2025

I knew Janet when she was in Lexington. I will never forget her magnanimous presence and her incredible smile. It was an honor to know her and I am saddened to know that she has crossed over from this world. Fly high dear Janet!
Please accept my deepest condolences for your family's loss.

-Sue

Sue McDonald Cooper

July 13, 2025

I knew Janet when she was in Lexington. I will never forget her magnanimous presence and her incredible smile. It was an honor to know her and I am saddened to know that she has crossed over from this world. Fly high dear Janet!

Sue McDonald Cooper

July 13, 2025

I knew Janet when she was in Lexington. I will never forget her magnanimous presence and her incredible smile. It was an honor to know her and I am saddened to know that she has crossed over from this world. Fly high dear Janet!

Larry Wells

July 10, 2025

God bless.

Jackie Briganti

July 10, 2025

Now she is in heavenly peace

John and Alice Mychaylo

July 10, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Brooke Miller

July 9, 2025

I have lovely memories spending time with you. You introduced me to my love of perfumes and all things that smell good. I loved it when you would take me & Katie to Bath & Body Works, and boy... when I was in middle & high school, that was THE BEST TREAT EVER!! Rest in peace. I hope your passing will have the silver lining of me & Katie rekindling a great friendship!

Jutta Thornberry

July 9, 2025

As single mothers to our daughters, the four of us were a family. I love you Janet

Sally Neas Cole

July 9, 2025

My heart is full of sadness with the passing of my good friend, Janet Hermanson.
I send prayers of healing for her family.

Carol Gardner Williams

July 9, 2025

Janet and I last saw each other about three years ago when we ran into each other at a book signing for a fellow Class of `69 friend. We had a great time recalling memories of our moms, who were co-leaders of our Girl Scout troop, and the many camping trips we took together during those years. My sympathies to all her family.
Carol Gardner Williams

Sherry and Jordy Smith

July 9, 2025

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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