Janet Lee Marsh Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Janet Lee Ellerman Marsh (Smith), 75 of Higginsville, Missouri passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg, Missouri. She was born Thursday, December 19, 1946 in Carrollton, Missouri, to the late Ralph Smith and the late Doreen (Etheridge) Smith. Janet graduated High School in El Dorado Springs, Missouri. Janet was united in marriage to Robert Ellerman, on February 26, 1969. They were married for 30 years. To this union, were born, four children. Janet married Kenneth Marsh on September 29, 2001. They spent 20 blessed years together. He preceded her in death on January 2, 2022. Janet worked as a housekeeper at John Knox Village in Higginsville for 20+ years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Higginsville. She was an avid reader and cared deeply for animals. Janet loved nothing more than just spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends that loved her so much. Surviving are three sons; David (Lisa) Ellerman of Blue Springs, MO, Mike (Kelly) Ellerman of Higginsville, Chris (Holly) Ellerman of Wellington, MO; one daughter, Amy (Jesse) Gant of Richmond, MO; two brothers, Edward (Brenda) Smith of Independence, MO, Robert (Fiona) Smith of Lee's Summit, MO; one sister, Mary (Jim) Hinton; 9 grandchildren, Ashli, Bayli, Hannah, Joshua, Ethan, Abbigail, Seth, Megan and Brendan. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Kenneth. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at First Baptist Church, 1907 Peach St. Higginsville, Missouri. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Greg Fine officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery (south of Higginsville). Casket Bearers: Mike Ellerman, Chris Ellerman, Jesse Gant, David Ellerman, Joshua Ellerman, Seth Gant, Brendan Gant, Ethan Ellerman. Memorial contributions may be made out to the First Baptist Church.

Janet Lee Marsh

December 19, 1946 - January 12, 2022