Janet Saunders

Janet Saunders, 70, of Shawnee Mission, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023. Janet was born on December 19, 1952 in Brooklyn, NY.

Janet graduated from Pittsburg State College (KS) with a Bachelor's Degree. After college she worked for the University of Northern Colorado. When her daughter Lori was born, Janet took time to focus on being a mom, but eventually went back to work for Lee Corporation. Later in her career, she worked for the University of Kansas Health System. Once Janet retired, she filled her days with all her favorites: scrapbooking, socializing with her friends at the pool, playing with beloved dog Patches, and soaking up every moment she could with her granddaughter Nikki.

She is preceded in death by her father Raymond Mayberry, mother Kathleen (Faglon) Mayberry, and brother Richard Joseph Mayberry.

Janet is survived by her daughter, Lori Filla, son-in-law, Dr. Michael Filla, & granddaughter Nicole Filla (Olathe, KS), sister Ret. Col. Karen Mayberry & brother-in-law Ret. Col. Jerry Mahoney (Alexandria, VA), brother Robert Mayberry & sister-in-law Patricia Mayberry (Sioux City, IA), and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral visitation is scheduled for Thursday, December 7 at 4:00pm followed by a memorial service at 5:00pm. These will both take place at Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals, & Receptions (14275 Black Bob Rd., Olathe, KS 66062). All are welcome to attend and celebrate Janet Saunders' life.

Flowers and condolences may be sent to the visitation and memorial location.

The family requests that contributions in Janet's memory be made to Great Plains SPCA & Wayside Waifs.

Janet's service will be livestreamed at the scheduled service time. Click here to view the service.

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