Janet Showmaker

Janet Sue Showmaker of Potosi, Missouri, went to be with the lord on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, having reached the age of 79 years, 6 months and 25 days. Janet was born on May 5, 1942 at Fountain Farm located in Cadet, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Magdalene (Vance) Trokey.

Those who remain to cherish her memory include her husband, Gary Showmaker; eight children: Debbie Thompson (husband, Leo), Leslie Dean Adams (wife, Rhonda), Marvin Adams (wife, Cindy), Brenda Adams, Robin Essmeyer, Shannon Strauser (husband, Rob), Tonya Sheets, Jon Moffett (wife, Amy); twenty four grandchildren: Chris, Kimberly, Amy, Andrea, Deana, Dustin, Ciara, Shaun, Janae, Adam, Ian, Darin, Taylor, Darin, Tara, Ryan, Joel, Grant, Malania, Ashlin, Braden, Allie, Anne, and Amanda. Janet also leaves behind many special great grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy Eaves; nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her second husband, Dean Adams; son, Theadore “Teddy” Adams; and daughter, Kim Allen; siblings: Ronald, Lloyd, Frank, and Lindell Trokey.

A time of visitation will be held Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 5 to 8 PM at DeClue Funeral Home. Visitation will resume on Sunday at Potosi Southern Baptist Church from 1 to 2 PM.

A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at 2 PM held at Potosi Southern Baptist Church. Rev. H. Wayne Isgriggs will officiate the service, assisted by Pastor Rick Posey. Interment will follow at New Masonic Cemetery, Potosi.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, or any charity of your choice.

*For the health and safety of all, face masks will be recommended.

DeClue Funeral Home was honored to have ministered to the family of Janet Showmaker.