Janet Sue Bays

Janet Sue Bays, of Park Hills, entered eternal rest on August 4, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones, at the age of 82. She was born in Ellington, Missouri, on October 1, 1942, to the late Burnice A. and Goldie L. (Bowers) Black.

Janet is survived by her devoted husband of 63 years, Charles E. Bays; her children, Steven W. (Laura) Bays of Sikeston and Mary R. Bays of Farmington; and her beloved grandchildren: Derek Detring, Scott (Ayumi) King, Courtney (Matthew) Beasley, Zach Bays, Garrhett (Samantha) Bays, Bryce Bays, and Bayleigh Cates. She is also lovingly remembered by her great-grandchildren, Callen and Bella, as well as numerous extended family members and friends.

In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her children, Ronald E. Bays and Melinda S. Bays, and her siblings: Billy G. (Rita) Black, Gerald W. (JoAnne) Black, and Wanda May (Eugene) Ray.

Janet previously worked as a certified nurse’s aide at Farmington Community Hospital. She enjoyed playing bingo, lottery scratch-offs, baking, cooking, spending time with her grandchildren, and traveling the open road with her beloved husband.

A celebration of Janet’s life will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Cozean Memorial Chapel and Crematory.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society.

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