Janet Elaine Wheeler, 68, of Richmond passed away on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Janet was born Oct. 6, 1954, in Lexington, the daughter of Orville and Gladys (Miles) Hawkins.

She was united in marriage to John Edward Wheeler of Hardin on July 29, 1977. He survives of the home.

Additional survivors include two sisters, Carolyn Woods of Braymer and Wilma Gardner of Richmond; several nieces and nephews; a special niece, Sheila Farley; and numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and three sisters, Martha Brown, Marilyn Anderson and Betty Wellman.

Janet was reared and educated in the area of her birth and graduated in 1973 from Richmond High School.

She was a retail order processor for Hallmark Cards and retired after 28 years of service.

Janet was an avid Chiefs fan and enjoyed the great outdoors. Camping and deer hunting were two of her favorite outdoor activities. She also was a big Lynyrd Skynyrd fan. Above all, she enjoyed her family and friends.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Shirkey Hospice. They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home; 507 E. Main Street-P.O. Box 190; Richmond, MO 64085.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, in Richmond Memory Gardens. Immediately following the graveside services, there will be a celebration of life, with refreshments, at Harvest Hills Reception Center, 1409 Harvest Hills Drive, Richmond.

Please share your memories of Janet by visiting www. thurmanfuneralhome.com.