Janet Louise Edwards

Champaign - Janet Louis Edwards, 71, passed away on Thursday December 29, 2016 at her home in Champaign, IL. She was born on June 7, 1945 in Aurora, IL to Arthur and Daisy (Martin) Hill. Janet married Thomas E. Edwards Sr. on June 8, 1963 in Aurora, IL. She was baptized on July 5, 1975 as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Janet is survived by her husband; sons Thomas (Stephanie) Edwards Jr. and William (Roberta Sue) Edwards; daughter Ginger Voorhis; grandchildren Jennifer, Amanda, Cindy, Daniel, Nicholas, Michael Jr., Justin, Tina, Crystal, and Bobby Jo; 11.5 great-grandchildren; brothers Wayne and Cecil; and sisters Bernice and Eileen. She is preceded in death by her parents, son Michael E. Edwards Sr., and brothers Whitey and Glen. Janet loved to crochet and solve puzzle books, and she was an avid reader of Nancy Drew books. Janet loved balloons and she gave one to any child that visited her home. A celebration of Janet's life will be held on Monday January 2, 2017 at 2pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2602 W Bloomington Rd, Champaign, IL 61822. A second celebration of Janet's life will be held on Saturday January 7, 2017 at 2pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1301 Bailey Ln, Benton, IL 62812. Cremation rites have been allotted through Sunset Funeral Home 710 N Neil St. Champaign, IL 61820. Memorial donations may be made in Janet's name to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Champaign, IL. Please join her family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on her tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com.