Janet Lee Perkins

Janet Lee Perkins was born to Gerald William & Joann Claire (Rutledge) Winkelman on September 27, 1952 at York, Nebraska. She passed away on March 12, 2024 at her home in Fairmont, Nebraska at the age of 71 years, 5 months, and 15 days. She was one of two children born in the family. Janet graduated from Fairmont High School in 1970. After high school, she lived in Lincoln, Nebraska and worked for the state of Nebraska. She also lived in Lushton, McCool Junction and finally settled in Fairmont, Nebraska. She was married to Rex Perkins of McCool Junction on February 16, 1974 and to them three children were born: Kerry, Kristy & Troy. Janet enjoyed spending time with her friends and family and following her grandchildren as they participated in events. She also had a great sense of humor and will be missed by her friends and family. She was preceded in death by her daughter Kristy Lyn Perkins; father & mother Gerald & Joann Winkelman; and father-in-law & mother-in-law Dean & Treva Perkins. She is survived by her husband Rex of Fairmont, Nebraska; daughter Kerry Barnhart & husband Ben of Omaha, Nebraska; son Troy Perkins & wife Jennifer of Fairmont, Nebraska; sister Shelley Arndt & husband Dick Davis of Cozad, Nebraska; grandchildren Willow, Kaelyn, Kale, Corbin, Jolan, Brianna & Dylan. A Funeral Service for Janet was held on Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in McCool Junction, Nebraska. PMA Jim Germer presided over the Funeral Service. Janet Germer-Nielsen provided prelude and postlude music and she also accompanied the congregation in the singing of “On Eagle’s Wings.” The recorded selections “Please Don’t Go,” “Beloved Wife,” “In The Garden” and “I’ll Fly Away” were also played during the service. Pallbearers included Corey Arndt, Darrick Arndt, Braden Knight, Cody Chrisman, Chad Chrisman, Trent Chrisman, Adam Perkins, and Cody Lightwine. A Graveside Service was held in the Greenwood Cemetery, rural McCool Junction, Nebraska. Farmer & Son Funeral Home was in care of the arrangements and online condolences can be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com Memorials are suggested to the family.

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Janet Lee Perkins

September 27, 1952 - March 12, 2024