ARTHUR - Janet L. (Jurgens) Winningham, 87, of Arthur took the hand of her Lord and savior, Jesus, surrounded by her loving family, at 8:31 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at home. We are heartbroken by her passing but celebrate her wonderful life.A memorial service honoring Janet's life will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at Edwards Funeral Home, 221 E. Main St., Arcola. Visitation will be two hours before the service.Janet was born Aug. 1, 1937, to Ervin and Dorothy (Farnsworth) Jurgens. She graduated from Arthur High School in 1955 and Stephens College in Columbia, Mo., in 1957 and attended the University of Southern California.While attending USC, she met the love of her life, Jim Winningham. They were married on Aug. 21, 1958, and were married for 60 years.Janet loved hosting pool parties for family and friends when their kids were growing up. She helped with the Moultrie-Douglas County Fair Queen pageant for many years using the modeling knowledge she acquired while attending St

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