Janet Marie Shryock

FREDERICKTOWN - Janet Marie Shryock, of Fredericktown, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on December 17, 2022 at Southbrook Skilled Nursing and Rehab at the age of 81. She was born in Fredericktown on March 24, 1941 to the late Troy E. Cooper and Mable (Huffman) Cooper. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death in 2018 by her loving husband of 58 years, Leland Eugene Shryock; and one brother, Don Cooper. Janet was a graduate of Fredericktown High School. On August 13, 1960 she married the love of her life, Leland Shryock. They began their married life living in St. Louis where they started their family. In years to come she and Leland moved their family back to Fredericktown where they co-owned several businesses, Lee's Furniture and Appliance, the Dairy Bar, the Snak Shak in Marble Hill and the Madison Steak House. For the many years that Janet was involved in the family businesses she never waivered in balancing her role as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening and watching westerns. Friends and family would all agree that when there was a get together planned, they could depend on Janet and Leland to do what they enjoyed, and that was to prepare and bring the food. Survivors include two daughters, Tamara (Carl) Krueger and Kimberly (Dennis) Ward; four grandchildren, Elizabeth (Richard) Grill, Kyla Ward, Gavin (Johnna) Krueger and Tanner (Jennifer) Ward; great grandchildren, Westin Grill, Austin Reece, Mayle Reece, Lincoln Krueger and Liam Krueger; one spoiled feline companion, Tadpole; six siblings, Virginia Scarpino, Ron Cooper, Sue Ann Brewen, Sandy Cooper, Gary Cooper and Scott Cooper. Also surviving are numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. A celebration of life will be held at a later date to be announced. Share your condolences and memories at cozeanfuneralhome.com.