Janet Rose Hibbets, 87 of Nevada, died Sunday, July 3, 2022, at Rolling Green Village in Nevada.
Janet was born July 5, 1934, in Kirksville, MO, the daughter of Lester Lee and Ruby Opal (Buford) Jackson. She graduated from Downing High School in 1952 and was united in marriage to Kenneth Hibbets on August 8, 1956, in Downing, MO. Janet worked at a sewing factory in her early years before becoming a CNA. She enjoyed sewing, baking and being outside in her garden. She especially loved to spend time with her family and grandchildren.
Janet is survived by her children: Lonnie Hibbets of Nevada, Donna (Steve) Mayo of Warner Robins, GA, and Denise Moots of Nevada; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; her sisters, Mary Melvin of Lancaster, MO and Nina (Clifford) Yearns of Downing, MO; and her beloved dog, Oscar. Janet was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her children, Forrest and Ricky Hibbets; and her brother, Olin Jackson.
A celebration of Janet's life will be 1-3 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home (1418 Fawcett Pkwy) in Nevada.
Rasmusson-Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.rasmussonfh.com