Veedersburg - Janet Brent (Church) McMurtrey, 64, of rural Veedersburg and former Crawfordsville resident, passed away at her home in rural Veedersburg, with family by her side, on Friday, June 2, 2023 at 8:05 p.m.
Janet was born in Glasgow, Kentucky on August 17, 1958.  She was the daughter of Janice L. (Furr) Jackson of Veedersburg.  She was raised in Fountain County, graduating from Covington High School in 1976.
Janet retired from the Crawfordsville Middle School where she worked in the kitchen.  Many people remember her from working at the County Market in Crawfordsville where she worked as a cashier, in the produce department and deli.  She has lived most of her adult life in Crawfordsville until recently moving to rural Veedersburg to be with family due to her failing health.
Janet was a member of the Rock Point Church in Crawfordsville and had been attending the Church of the Nazarene in Hillsboro.  She enjoyed raising flowers and riding on motorcycles.  She was a lover of all animals.  She was the family photographer and always brought the mac 'n cheese and deviled eggs to the family gatherings.  She especially enjoyed the time spent with her family.
Janet leaves behind her two children, Dawn (Chris) Watt, Crawfordsville and Levi (Mackenzie) Kiste, Crawfordsville; her mother, Janice L. Furr ( Paul) Jackson, Veedersburg; a sister, Taffie (Steve) Beisecker, Sweet Home, OR; six grandchildren, Parker (fiancée-Sarah Chalmers) Watt, Cole Watt, Nolan Watt, Abram Watt, Colton Kiste and Delaney Kiste.
A celebration of Janet's life will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Montgomery County Animal Welfare League, 1104 Big 4 Arch Road, Crawfordsville, IN   47933.