Janet C Butts

Janet C. Butts, 86, of Veedersburg, IN, passed away at her residence 7:22 AM Wednesday January 22, 2025 with her family at her side. She is now at peace in the arms of her Savior.

Janet was born June 20, 1938 in Kingman, IN, the daughter of Jesse F. and Mabel L. (Marsh) Allen; they have preceded her in death.

Janet was married to Robert E. “Bob” Minnick; they were blessed with three children, Kim, Brad, and Brooky; they were later divorced. Her second marriage was to Earl Wiggins; they were blessed with a daughter Amber, and Earl preceded her in death. Later in life she was also married to Roger Kersey, and then David Butts; both have preceded her in death.

Surviving family include six children, Kim (Dan) Sowers, Veedersburg; Brad (Tracie) Minnick, Veedersburg; Brooky Grubbs (Brian Angus), Wingate; Amber (Jeff) Hudson, Veedersburg; David (Donna) Wiggins, Texas; Judy (Greg) Earle, Georgia; a brother, Buck Allen, Veedersburg; eighteen grandchildren, Ross (Sarah) Ginter, Blaise (Cassandra) Ginter, Brody (Briana) Sowers, Abram (Stefaney) Sowers, Kaity (Matt) Swintz, Clay (Holly) Hudson, Conor Hudson, Hannah Hudson, Amanda (Luke) Denman, Jayson (Chrystal) Frazier, Megan Black, Ciara Whitaker (Tyler Woodcock), Shannon Galligan, Paula Waw, Lesa Winters, Grace Whitten, Lauren Knesek, Kristi Cain; 22 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Janet graduated from Kingman High School in 1956. She was employed at Fountain Central High School for 25 years; 12 years as a substitute teacher. She was a member of the Hillsboro Church of the Nazarene.

She enjoyed watching sports, including Notre Dame Football, IU and Purdue Basketball. Throughout her life she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, baking, and bowling; and more recently she enjoyed feeding and watching the birds on her back porch.

More than anything she loved and enjoyed her family, and she loved attending her grandchildren’s sporting events during their school years.

Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Monday January 27, 2025 at Dickerson Funeral Home in Veedersburg with Pastor Richard Throckmorton officiating. Visitation will begin at 12:00 to 2:00 PM Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Rockfield Cemetery near Veedersburg. Online condolences at www.dickersonfuneralhome.com