Janet L. Wilcox, 75, of Bellefontaine, passed away at 7:05 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, in Hospice of Central Ohio in the Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University, Columbus.
She was born in Logan County, Ohio on April 29, 1946, the daughter of the late Earl E. and Goldie Mae (Routt) Allmon.
On July 12, 1964, she married Gordon L. Wilcox and he preceded her in death on July 5, 2016.
She is survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews, and a brother-in-law, Donald Williams of Quincy.
In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by two brothers, Thurman and Kenneth Allmon and two sisters, Ruth Hess and Carol Ann Williams.
Janet was a 1964 graduate of Buckeye Local School and worked for Production Credit and FN Davidson Jeweler, both in Bellefontaine. She was a longtime member and Past Madam President of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #2166, Bellefontaine. She and her late husband Gordon were very active with the Eagles lodge and enjoyed attending many Eagles events. They also enjoyed traveling to different racetracks with Gordon’s love of driving Midget racecars.
Pastor Ken Neighoff will officiate a funeral on Monday, February 14, 2022, at 12Noon in the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home, 321 N. Main St., Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311. Friends may call one hour prior to the funeral. Burial will be in Harper Cemetery, Rushcreek Township.
The family would like to express their gratitude for the wonderful care that Janet received at Green Hills Care Center and also to the staff of Hospice of Central Ohio at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5455 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43214.
EICHHOLTZ DARING & SANFORD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTER, BELLEFONTAINE is honored to serve the Wilcox family and encourages anyone to share a fond memory or message of condolence at www.edsfh.com.