Janet G. Button, 82, of Winamac, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.
She was born on September 5, 1943 in Royalton, KY to the late Woodrow and Virgie (Hopkins) Salyer, Sr. The Salyer family moved from Kentucky to Indiana when her dad got a job at the Ford Motor Co. She was eventually introduced to her future husband by Thelma and Harold Hopkins. On October 26, 1963, Janet married Jerry Lee Button in Knox, IN. Janet and Jerry raised three sons and enjoyed life to the fullest. They made many memories camping with the boys over the years – a tradition that eventually included the grandchildren. And when camping had run its course; Janet and Jerry began taking the grandchildren to a condo in Alabama where even more fond memories were made.
For many years, Janet worked at Allis Chalmers in LaPorte. Later in life, Janet attended Ancilla College and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana University in Kokomo, IN. She retired from the State of Indiana Department of Child Services after a meaningful career as a public assistance case worker.
Janet enjoyed cooking and baking as well as caring for her rose garden. She was also fond of watching the daily Soap Operas. More than anything, Janet loved her family, especially spending time with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is survived by:
Jerry Lee Button, Winamac, IN Husband
Jerry Ray Button, Winamac, IN Son
David Wayne Button, Star City, IN Son
James Edward Button, Sr., Star City, IN Son
Lisa (husband: Brent) Clemans, Granddaughter
Keisha (fiancé: Derek Hale) Button, Granddaughter
Brooke Button, Granddaughter
Dalton (wife: Stephanie) Button, Grandson
Krista (husband: Travis) Wolford, Granddaughter
James Edward “Jimmy” (wife: Ingrid) Button, Jr., Grandson
Dillon Button, Grandson
Benjamin Button, Grandson
Maxwell Button, Grandson
23 Great Grandchildren
2 Great Great Grandchildren
Eugene Salyer, Knox, IN Brother
Thelma (husband: Harold) Hopkins, Winamac, IN Sister-in-law
Clyde Gourley, Buffalo, IN Brother-in-law
Jerry R. Freeman, Winamac, IN Brother-in-law
Several Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by:
Woodrow and Virgie (Hopkins) Salyer, Parents
Sharon Button, Daughter-in-law
Jeremy Scott Button, Infant Grandson
Robert Lee Howard-Button, Grandson
Kyle Benjamin Button, Grandson
Bentley Wayne Button, Infant Great Grandson
Woodrow Salyer, Jr., Brother
Benjamin Salyer, Brother
Edgar “Danger” Salyer, Brother
James “Butch” Salyer, Brother
Wanda Faye Salyer, Sister
Bertha “Birdie” Clabough, Sister
Visitation will be from 4-8 PM EDT Friday, March 27, 2026 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM EDT Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN with Pastor Butch Wildermuth officiating.
Private Burial will be at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Lake Bruce, IN.
Memorial Contributions may be made to funeral home to assist the family with final expenses.
