(From Derfelt Funeral Home)Janet Ann Spencer, age 66, passed away at 7:25 am, Saturday, September 28, 2024, at her home following an illness.
Janet was born October 2, 1957, in Columbus, KS. Her parents were Thomas H “Sonny” and Alice (Torchia) Ligan. She grew up in 42 Camp, near Scammon, KS.
She graduated from Columbus High School with the class of 1976. She lived in Weir, KS for 17 years, before moving to Carona where she had lived since 1996.
She had worked as a cook at Pittsburg Health and Rehab., Pittsburg, KS for over 30 years, retiring in 2022. Janet enjoyed reading, and her flowers, but her greatest pleasure was spending time with her grandchildren and family gatherings, especially the cookouts with homemade ice cream.
Janet was married to Glenn R. Spencer on October 16, 1976, in Columbus, KS. He survives.
Additional survivors include one daughter, Michele L. Piper, Joplin, MO; one son, Jason Spencer (Charity) Scammon, 3 brothers, Richard Ligon (Connie), Topeka, KS, Don Ligon (Bobbie), Ozark, MO, and Gary Ligon (Patty), Columbus; and 5 grandchildren, Kolten Shadden, Dylan Piper, Madyson Spencer, Lizah Spencer and Natalie Spigelmyer-Loyd.
Janet was married to Glenn R. Spencer on October 16, 1976, in Columbus, KS. He survives.
Additional survivors include one daughter, Michele L. Piper, Joplin, MO; one son, Jason Spencer (Charity) Scammon, 3 brothers, Richard Ligon (Connie), Topeka, KS, Don Ligon (Bobbie), Ozark, MO, and Gary Ligon (Patty), Columbus; and 5 grandchildren, Kolten Shadden, Dylan Piper, Madyson Spencer, Lizah Spencer and Natalie Spigelmyer-Loyd.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Thomas Ligon Jr.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 am, Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Derfelt Funeral Home, Columbus, KS. Duane Elmore will officiate. Burial in Lone Elm Cemetery, Columbus, will be at a later date.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at the funeral home.
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