Janet L. Smith, 77, of Litchfield,died at 10:55 p.m. on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at her home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 18, at Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield, with the Rev. Jon Magnuson of Beacon Church officiating. Visitation will be prior to the service, from noon until the time of service. Interment will be at Cedar Ridge Cemetery in Honey Bend. Plummer Funeral Home in Litchfield is assisting the family with arrangements.
Mrs. Smith was born on Jan. 4, 1946, in Springfield, a daughter of Thomas Charles and Helen Louise (Gerhard) Shepherd. She married Ronald Lee Ray on Aug. 28, 1965; they later divorced. On July 29, 1988, she married Roger Keith Smith, and he survives.
Mrs. Smith graduated with Lincolnwood High School’s Class of 1964. In her earlier years, she enjoyed quilting and raising show horses with her first husband, Ronald Ray. Later, she was the activity director for Berry Care Center in Litchfield, and she was employed by Litchfield Community Unit School District #12 as a bus driver for several years. As a University of Illinois Master Gardener, she loved working in her floral garden and kept it looking beautiful.
In addition to her husband Roger, Mrs. Smith is survived by two sons, Jess (Fawn) Ray and Lucas (companion Shannon Sweeny) Ray, both of Normal; one step-son, Chad (Michelle) Smith of Butler; one step-daughter, Candi (Rowdy) Luck of Hillsboro; a brother, Jim (Dorothy) Shepherd of Hillsboro; seven grandchildren, Aidan and Alannah Ray, Taylor Huber, Shoal Luck and Avery, Presley and River Smith; two great-grandchildren, Sterling and Jesse Huber; and several cousins, nieces and nephews, all of whom she was very fond of.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
The family suggests memorials be made to Alzheimer’s Association or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.Condolences may be left online at www.plummerfuneralservices.com.
