Janet F. Atkins, 78, Martinsville, passed away January 30, 2021, after having a sudden heart attack earlier in the week. Janet was born December 2, 1942, in Crawford County to the late Richard and Nova (Wright) Speedy.
Janet worked alongside Floyd in the family business, Atkins Excavating. While she left most of the dirt pushing to Floyd, she was a capable office manager for many years. She was a longtime and faithful member of Smith Valley United Methodist Church. Janet was an accomplished seamstress; she also enjoyed gardening and flower arranging. While she could be a bit feisty when necessary, Janet will be fondly remembered by her loved ones and many friends for her thoughtful and very generous nature.
Survivors include her children, Carol Jean (Rick) Bechman and Steve (Susan) Atkins; four grandchildren, Stephanie (Richard) Schroder, Josh Bechman, Jeff Bechman and Jessica (Jacob) Fink; one great-grandchild, Blakely Schroder; siblings, Marvin, Linda and Nancy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd, whom she married on June 25, 1960, and he preceded her in death on October 20, 2020; brothers, Jake, Lester, Gary, Bobby and Dennis.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. February 5, 2021 at the O'Riley Funeral Home - 6107 South East Street. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 noon February 6, 2021 in the Smith Valley United Methodist Church - 5293 Old Smith Valley Road, Greenwood with Pastors Jennifer Lewis and William Merkley officiating. Burial will follow at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery, Waverly, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
Janet worked alongside Floyd in the family business, Atkins Excavating. While she left most of the dirt pushing to Floyd, she was a capable office manager for many years. She was a longtime and faithful member of Smith Valley United Methodist Church. Janet was an accomplished seamstress; she also enjoyed gardening and flower arranging. While she could be a bit feisty when necessary, Janet will be fondly remembered by her loved ones and many friends for her thoughtful and very generous nature.
Survivors include her children, Carol Jean (Rick) Bechman and Steve (Susan) Atkins; four grandchildren, Stephanie (Richard) Schroder, Josh Bechman, Jeff Bechman and Jessica (Jacob) Fink; one great-grandchild, Blakely Schroder; siblings, Marvin, Linda and Nancy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd, whom she married on June 25, 1960, and he preceded her in death on October 20, 2020; brothers, Jake, Lester, Gary, Bobby and Dennis.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. February 5, 2021 at the O'Riley Funeral Home - 6107 South East Street. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 noon February 6, 2021 in the Smith Valley United Methodist Church - 5293 Old Smith Valley Road, Greenwood with Pastors Jennifer Lewis and William Merkley officiating. Burial will follow at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery, Waverly, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
Janet F. Atkins, 78, Martinsville, passed away January 30, 2021, after having a sudden heart attack earlier in the week. Janet was born December 2, 1942, in Crawford County to the late Richard and Nova (Wright) Speedy.
Janet worked alongside Floyd in the family business, Atkins Excavating. While she left most of the dirt pushing to Floyd, she was a capable office manager for many years. She was a longtime and faithful member of Smith Valley United Methodist Church. Janet was an accomplished seamstress; she also enjoyed gardening and flower arranging. While she could be a bit feisty when necessary, Janet will be fondly remembered by her loved ones and many friends for her thoughtful and very generous nature.
Survivors include her children, Carol Jean (Rick) Bechman and Steve (Susan) Atkins; four grandchildren, Stephanie (Richard) Schroder, Josh Bechman, Jeff Bechman and Jessica (Jacob) Fink; one great-grandchild, Blakely Schroder; siblings, Marvin, Linda and Nancy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd, whom she married on June 25, 1960, and he preceded her in death on October 20, 2020; brothers, Jake, Lester, Gary, Bobby and Dennis.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. February 5, 2021 at the O'Riley Funeral Home - 6107 South East Street. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 noon February 6, 2021 in the Smith Valley United Methodist Church - 5293 Old Smith Valley Road, Greenwood with Pastors Jennifer Lewis and William Merkley officiating. Burial will follow at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery, Waverly, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
Janet worked alongside Floyd in the family business, Atkins Excavating. While she left most of the dirt pushing to Floyd, she was a capable office manager for many years. She was a longtime and faithful member of Smith Valley United Methodist Church. Janet was an accomplished seamstress; she also enjoyed gardening and flower arranging. While she could be a bit feisty when necessary, Janet will be fondly remembered by her loved ones and many friends for her thoughtful and very generous nature.
Survivors include her children, Carol Jean (Rick) Bechman and Steve (Susan) Atkins; four grandchildren, Stephanie (Richard) Schroder, Josh Bechman, Jeff Bechman and Jessica (Jacob) Fink; one great-grandchild, Blakely Schroder; siblings, Marvin, Linda and Nancy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd, whom she married on June 25, 1960, and he preceded her in death on October 20, 2020; brothers, Jake, Lester, Gary, Bobby and Dennis.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. February 5, 2021 at the O'Riley Funeral Home - 6107 South East Street. Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 noon February 6, 2021 in the Smith Valley United Methodist Church - 5293 Old Smith Valley Road, Greenwood with Pastors Jennifer Lewis and William Merkley officiating. Burial will follow at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cemetery, Waverly, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church.
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