Poem by Elizabeth (a granddaughter)

GrandmaJanet

Big hug

Sweet laugh

Memorial Gifts

The Memorial Celebration gifts resulted in over $1,200 for the new Champaign Public Library Foundation.

Obituary from the local paper

CHAMPAIGN – Janet Johnson Porter, 73, of Champaign passed peacefully from life on Friday (Sept. 4, 2009) at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.

Seri's Comments from the Memorial Service

Janet Johnson Porter was a one of a kind lady – I think we’re all pretty convinced of that or we wouldn’t be here.

Top ten (13?) things Janet is doing in Heaven

Todd's Last Letter to Mom

I think you all know that Janet would want laughter at her Memorial Celebration Ceremony. More than most everything else, Mom cherished laughter, especially the irreverent kind. Her sense of humor was a gift she shared with all of us. And while our hearts are heavy with the weight of her loss, I know she would want us to laugh through our tears.

Another reason to make return visits.

Janet loved nature, watching animals, feeding the birds, etc. It is only fitting that her memorial site has the hungry little fish below. Watch how they eagerly swim toward your mouse hoping that you’ll drop a few flakes of food (Left click your mouse). Of course we all need to visit and feed the fish every few days to make sure they are ok. Please don't over feed them at any one time, it just makes the water nasty. :)

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New pictures and videos added often. If you have pictures and videos you would like added, send them to memories@JanetJohnsonPorter.com.

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Something for the grandchildren:

Fill in the blank with one or two words:

To me, Grandma was __________________.

Welcome to the Janet Johnson Porter commemorative website.

Janet was many things to many people, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, friend, confidante, drinking buddy, troublemaker, and unindicted co-conspirator. Here is where you can find stories, videos, and pictures related to Janet’s life. And if you’re so moved, you can add your own (click on the COMMENTS link below (for the "Comment as: Select Profile Box", you can select "Anonymous")). Or if that frightens you, send any material you would like added to memories@JanetJohnsonPorter.com.

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