She was born March 23, 1955 in Biloxi, Mississippi to the late George and Winifred Bennett; Janet moved to the area with her parents when she was a child. She loved animals, especially her dog Molly.

Janet was preceded in death by her brother, Gary Bennett. She is survived by her sister, Mikaela Bennett of Sacramento, California; and brother, Wayne (Geri) Bennett of Bartow.

Services are pending at this time