Jan Lashmet

(From Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home)

Janice Naomi “Jan” Lashmet, age 88, of Neck City, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, in the comfort of her home with the love of her family surrounding her. She entered this life on March 8, 1936, in Joplin, Missouri, daughter of the late Donald and Selma Pauline (Shupp) Johnston.

Jan spent the majority of her life in the close-knit community of Neck City, Missouri. On March 14, 1952, she married, Robert L. Lashmet, and together they welcomed two children.

Jan's professional life was marked by her dedication to her role as Post Master of the Neck City Post Office, where she served for over twenty years. She retired with the respect and admiration of all those who had the pleasure of working with her.

Family was the cornerstone of Jan's world. She is survived by her two children, Connie Carpenter and her husband, Cliff, of Joplin, Missouri, and Chuck Lashmet of Springfield, Missouri. Additional survivors include, four grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; a sister, Sue Dorris and husband, Joey, of Neck City, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other family and friends.







Jan's zest for life was evident in her everyday interactions. She had an innate ability to make people laugh, and her front porch was a hub of conversation and camaraderie. Her friends and family will forever cherish the memories of time spent in her company, sharing stories and enjoying the simple pleasure of her presence.

Funeral services are 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 21, 2024 in the chapel of Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home with Cliff Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow the service at Friends Cemetery in Purcell, Missouri. Those honoring her life by serving as pallbearers are Chuck Lashmet, Shawn Lashmet, Johnathan Lashmet, Kaidon Streight, Joey Dorris, Shawn Johnstron, Tony Jolly and Steve McCluney. Honorary pallbearers are Cliff Carpenter and Alex Budd. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday in the funeral home chapel. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home in Webb City, Missouri.