Janet M. (nee Baumbach) Willoughby, 85 of Newport, Kentucky passed away June 2, 2022 while fulfilling her last wish to see the ocean in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Her greatest love of all was her grandchildren, whom she adored. Janet loved baking, the beach, crocheting and Elvis. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Willie C. Willoughby, parents Arthur and Minnette Baumbach, sister Judy Curtis, and brother James Baumbach. Survived by her dear children Dale (Karen Ann) Willoughby, David (Kim) Willoughby, Marybeth (Jack) Kemper and Sherry (Dennis) Johnson, 14 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, and sisters Jackie Griffin (Morris) and Jean Baumbach. In lieu of flowers donations are requested to be made to The Brighton Center, 741 Central Ave, Newport, KY 41071. Visitation will be held Friday, June 10 from 10am until time of service at 1pm at Fares J. Radel Funeral Home, Newport. Burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Friday, June 10 from 10am until time of service at 1pm at Fares J. Radel Funeral Home, Newport. Burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery.
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In lieu of flowers donations are requested to be made to The Brighton Center, 741 Central Ave, Newport, KY 41071.
Charlotte and Jim McNees says
June 4, 2022 at 3:34 amDave and family
We are sorry for your loss, Our hearts go out to you and the family, We love you. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with anything we can do❤️
Annie says
June 8, 2022 at 4:34 amMay God wrap his arms around this beautiful family, bless and comfort them. In Jesus name, Amen. ✝️🙏🏻❤️
Lynne Leinart says
June 4, 2022 at 2:11 pmEveryone at Saratoga loved Janet. She will be missed at Breakfast Club where she baked 6 cakes a week that were gobbled up enthusiastically. She always shared stories and pictures of her family whom she dearly adored.
Norma Jean Baumbach Greiser says
June 5, 2022 at 3:21 pmDeepest Sympathies – Janet was a lovely person.
Bonnie (Linton) Ernst says
June 5, 2022 at 11:22 pmBeth /David & Dale – you are all in my thoughts and prayers! I’m sure she lived to the fullest! Please remember all of the special memories you have had with her. Love you all!
Linda K Heglin says
June 6, 2022 at 3:42 pmSherry and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. Please let me know if there is anything that you need or anything I can help with.