Janet Kay Goodwin, age 73 of Palestine, IL, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home with loved ones surrounding her on Saturday, November 7, 2026
Janet Kay Goodwin, age 73 of Palestine, IL, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home with loved ones surrounding her on Saturday, November 7, 2026. She was born in Lawrenceville, IL on March 23, 1953, to Donald and Pauline (Earnst) Scranton.
She married Roger Goodwin in 1994. For 32 years, Roger and Janet enjoyed the serenity of life together and the love of family. She was the GLUE that held her family together. She planned gatherings and truly loved having her family stay close. She also enjoyed the beauty of flowers and gardening as well as crafting.
For many years, Janet worked as the Assistant Manager at the Wal-Mart in Lawrenceville.
She is survived by her loving family: husband- Roger Goodwin of Palestine, IL; three sisters- Donna Hall of Bridgeport, IL, Linda Glosser and husband Jackson of Bridgeport, IL, and Lora Jean Townsend and husband Mark of Prairieville, LA; her nieces and nephews; and one nephew she was especially close to- Jason Southwood.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Pauline Scranton, and one brother in-law, Paul Hall.
Services will be held privately for Janet at the Cunningham Funeral Home in Bridgeport, IL.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Wounded Warriors. Online condolences can be sent to the family at www.cunninghamfuneralhomes.com.
