Janet Lovell, 70, of Bowling Green, died Jan. 3, 2025, at Hannibal Regional Hospital. She was born on Sept. 8, 1954, in Louisiana, Mo., to Melvin J. Lovell and Willeyne (Robertson) Lovell.
 Janet is survived by her niece and nephew, Jennifer (Mark) Raufer, and Jason (Hannah) Betz; her great nieces and nephews, Brent (Jenny) Potter, Brittney (Ben) Reuther, Hilary (Garett) Gordy, Dustin (Garrett) Sellars, Tabitha (Anthony) Burleson, Layne Betz, Morgan Raufer, and Kayla (Steven) Moore; and her great great nieces and nephews, Easton and Waylon Reuther, Beau and Reese Potter, Isaiah and Oakleigh Sellars, Lane and Levi Gordy, Wrenleigh Burleson, and Briggs Raufer.
 Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin and Willeyne Lovell; her sister, Judy K. Betz; her nephew, Jeffrey Brent Betz; and her brother-in-law, Brent Alan Betz.
 Janet dedicated over 20 years of her life to serving the clients and families at Ruth Jensen Village in Bowling Green, where her commitment and compassion were deeply appreciated by all.
 Janet cherished the time spent with her family, especially during the holidays, and had a special love for all of the children in her family. She also had a passion for collecting Cherished Teddies. During her several months at Baptist Homes of Tri-County, she enjoyed participating in activities and spending time with the other residents. The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Baptist Homes of Tri-County for the compassionate care they provided.
 A family held memorial visitation will be open to the public on Jan. 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. until the memorial service at 11 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Bowling Green officiated Pastor Bruce Moller. Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to Ruth Jensen Village, 5 Industrial Drive, Bowling Green, MO 63334 or Baptist Homes of Tri-County, 601 N Galloway Rd., Vandalia, MO 63382.