Janet L. Turner

Janet L. Turner, (née Harvey) Asleep in Jesus on October 15, 2026, in Barnhart, Missouri, at the age of 86. She was born on October 10, 1940, in Mildenhall, England.

Janet built a working life as an inspector for the chemical manufacturing company Sun Products. She was also a member of Peace Lutheran Church, a place that reflected an important part of her life and faith. Outside of work, Janet shared a love of music and dancing with her husband, Bob, and she also enjoyed art.

Above all, Janet will be remembered for the love she gave to her family. She is survived by her husband, Bob Turner. She was a devoted mother to Sherryl Breckman, Vaneata Dowell, Randy Farmer, Sheila Schulz, Johnny Schulz, and Corry Schulz. She was also a loving stepmother to Brian and Michelle. Her family continued to grow through the generations, and she cherished each of them deeply. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, William Walter Harvey; her mother, Doris (nee Stebbeds) Harvey; and her brother, William “Billy” Harvey.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at John L. Ziegenhein and Sons Funeral Homes - South County Chapel, 4830 Lemay Ferry Rd, St. Louis, Missouri 63129. A second visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until funeral services at 10:00 a.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 737 Barracksview Rd, St. Louis, Missouri 63125. Interment will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, 2900 Sheridan Rd, St. Louis, Missouri 63125.

Janet’s memory will live on in the many lives she touched, in the family she loved so dearly, and in the happy moments of music, dancing, faith, and art that brought her joy.