In Remembrance Of

Janette Perkins

Janette Lee Perkins, 86, of Leavenworth, KS, formerly of Camden Point, MO passed away February 20, 2024.

She was born on February 3, 1938, to Howe and Lydia (Hensley) Shanks near Dearborn where she grew up and attended school in Platte County.

On September 1, 1956, she was united in marriage to Arthur H. Perkins. After their marriage they lived in Leavenworth, in 1961 they moved to Camden Point, and in 1990 they returned to Leavenworth. Arthur passed away on April 16, 2014.

Janette worked as a cook for North Platte High School and Heritage Village in Platte City for many years. She also cooked meals for the tobacco help and loved cooking meals on Wednesdays for the church. 

She enjoyed spending time with her family, children and grand and great-grandchildren.

Janette is survived by her children Arthur Lee Perkins and wife Debbie, Penny Colombo and husband James, Mark Perkins, and Susan Agesen and husband Jon; grandchildren, Arthur Lee, Jr., P.J., Jamie, Michelle, James, Tiffany, Danielle, Rylee, Brittany, and Aaron; twenty-two great-grandchildren; sisters Edna Salkowski and Marjorie Mundt; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Graveside Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 24th at Camden Point Cemetery, Camden Point, MO. 

Arrangements, Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Gower.

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15 comments

  • Irene Fitzpatrick Salkowski

    Good bye, Aunt Janet,
    You were a bright light! John and I love you and will miss you so much RIP
    John and Irene Salkowski ❤️

  • Danny Masoner

    Praying for your family

  • Jody Brown

    My deepest sympathy prayers and hugs to the family. She was an amazing wonderful friend.❤️ ❤️

  • Wilma Shanks

    Was very sorry to hear about Janet. Have very fond memories through the years. Prayers for the family.

  • Elizabeth (Golden) Claypole

    So sorry for your loss. You have our deepest condolences

  • Elizabeth (Golden) Claypole

    So sorry for your loss. You have our deepest condolences

  • Stacy Downey

    My thoughts and prayers are with you!

  • Shawnda Embrey

    My sincere condolences to Janette’s entire family. I’m so sorry for your loss

  • Cindy Hensley Hubbard

    Hey guys, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I always thought the world of her. You all are in my prayers. Love, Cindy

  • Janet Ropcke

    I’m Kathy’s aunt, I remember Janet as one of the nicest ladies I’ve ever met,Kathy &the girls &me used to go to their home and visit,she and PA were always welcoming and such loving people,im so sorry for your loss, may you thrive on precious memories, I ask Our Lord for a peaceful journey ❤️ may she rejoice with PA and sing many Hallelujahs to Our Lord,Jesus Crist..

  • Debbie Wyatt Hesser

    Deepest Sympathy to All & Many Caring Thoughts

  • Tony Boydston

    Prayers for your Family

  • Dixie Hollar

    May God bless and comfort each of you as you go through this difficult time.

  • Cindy Buckler

    Sending condolences to all of Janet’s family, she was a very sweet lady and I’m very sorry to hear of her passing, may she rest in peace.

  • Sharon George Salkowski

    I have very fond and fantastic memories of spending every summer with your family . Best times of my life. Love you and will miss you .❤️

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