Janet Ann Miller, 81, of St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026. She was born to Donna (Howard) and Russell Shepard on  March 1st, 1945 in Waterloo, Iowa. Janet graduated with the class of 1963 at the East High School in Waterloo, Iowa.

Janet was united in marriage to the love of her life, Rick Miller, on October 7th, 1977, in Waterloo, Iowa. The couple celebrated 48 loving years of marriage this past October. The couple enjoy to boat and play pitch with friends.

Janet was well known for being a very caring and loving person. Always dedicated and willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. Throughout the years Janet found her talents of being an artist, excelling in craft making, painting, quilting. Through her quilting talents, she proudly quilted over 700 baby quilts for the PRC! - An achievement worth noting! Janet proudly displayed her works of art at local craft shows for over 25 dedicated years. Those who know Janet well, know that she was not one to be known for sitting around; she was also a dedicated volunteer in the community. Volunteer roles expanded beyond church, and in to the following organizations: VBS, Grace House, Pivotal Point Thrift Store, Show Me Christian Youth Home, Quilting for the PRC, food kitchen, and children's reading programs.

After Janet had received her Chronic Lymphatic Leukemia (CLL) diagnosis, she stated "I am going to make my remaining years fruitful!" - And so she did! By working with the people she loved, making new friends along her journey. In her last days she said "I want to go home" - "I want Jesus to come." - As so He did.

Janet was a member of the Central Christian Church and Grace Calvary Chapel in St. Joseph.

Janet was preceded in death by her parents, Donna and Russell Shephard of Waterloo, Iowa.

Survivors of Janet include: her husband, Rick Miller, of the home, her three children: Russ Akers of Iowa, Sharon DeVall (Travis) of Florida, Jennifer Neal (Dave) of Missouri. Grandchildren: Danielle, Shaelie, Janessa, Preston, Austin, Micah, Beckett, and Morgan; and Great Grandchildren: Ellie, Carson, Ryann, and Kolstyn.

Janet has been cremated under the care and direction of Heaton-Bowman-Smith-Sidenfaden Chapel in St. Joseph, Missouri.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 20th, 2026 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith-Sidenfaden Chapel at 3609 Frederick Blvd - St. Joseph, MO 64506. Services will begin with a visitation held from 10:00-11:00 AM, followed by a memorial service at 11:00 AM. The services will be recorded/livestreamed.

Private Family Inurnment to take place at a later date at the Garden of Memories in Waterloo, Iowa.

In  lieu of floral arrangements, memorial donations are suggested to be directed to the St. Joseph Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) in loving memory of Janet Miller.