Janet L. Mitchell

Janet L. (Mowery) Mitchell, 74, of Monrovia, passed peacefully from this life in the early morning hours of Saturday, January 20, 2024, while in the comfort of her own home. She was born in Lebanon, IN on January 7, 1950, to the late Robert D. and Barbara D. (Gwinn) Mowery. Growing up in Pittsboro, Janet was the oldest of three children and a true daddy’s girl who loved to play outside and discovered her passion for reading at a young age while lying in the green grass, basking in the sunshine. She attended school there until her freshman year when the family built a new house in Brownsburg. A proud graduate with class of 1968 from Brownsburg High School, she enrolled in Beauty School immediately following and secured employment with First Lady in Lafayette Square Mall working there until a thumb injury left her unable to properly use scissors. Introduced to her future husband, JJ, by her sister, Pam, he was completely enamored with Janet’s beauty until he finally persuaded her to give him a chance. They were united in marriage on March 31, 1972, and settled into the tight knit neighborhood of Latta Addition in Monrovia in 1975. Discovering her innate talent for numbers and meticulous organization skills, Janet took a temporary position as an office manager for her father’s company, RD Mowery Heating and Cooling, which led to a permanent position as she deeply loved him and the two fit like a glove working together. She later worked for Mitchell Masonry in Plainfield, started a business with JJ, Scepter Steel in Mooresville, and deservingly retired from the Monroe Township Fire District as their financial officer after over 20 years of dedicated service. In addition, she was a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the American Legion Post 103. A devoted mother and wife, Janet, while working full time, never missed her boys sporting events, served on the MOBS Board as treasurer, kept an immaculate home, and served a delicious home cooked dinner every night - her cooking was so good the family rarely ate out. A coupon queen, she realized the value of a dollar early on and could stretch a dollar into twenty. A stellar matriarch, her boys, Todd and Tony, were her life and she ensured that their needs were continuously met, physically as well as emotionally. Artistic at heart, Janet found solace in painting. Highly intelligent, she was self-taught throughout her life, merely taking a couple of classes on a subject then teaching herself the rest. She enjoyed playing darts, dancing the night away, watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy, and continued to be an avid and quick reader through life. A strong and independent woman, Janet was absolutely selfless, especially when it came to her children and grandchildren, who she just loved with her whole heart. She was known to be direct and to the point but came across in a way that you weren’t offended. Getting out of her comfort zone, her mother took her to Europe for two weeks for Janet’s 50th birthday, and later Todd took her on a cruise to the Caribbean Sea after JJ passed. With a smile that could light up a room, if she earned your trust you remained in her circle for life. Janet was one of the toughest women around, but in the end, she tired of the fight to keep going after 6 years of heart issues. She will be deeply and forever missed. Along with her parents, Janet was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Johnny “JJ” Mitchell, and brother, Doug Mowery. She leaves behind her sons, Todd Sconce (Tonya) of Mooresville, and John “Tony” Mitchell (Tiffany) of Indianapolis; sister, Pam Lawson (Bob) of Danville; grandchildren, Hunter Mitchell (Sydni) of Brownsburg, Saige Mitchell of Chicago, IL, Taylor Sconce of Mooresville, Tara Sconce of Mooresville, and Cameron Mitchell of Brownsburg; and one great grandchild, Kayden Mitchell. Cremation Arrangements have been entrusted to Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. A Gathering of Friends & Family was held on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 12:00p.m., until 2:00p.m., at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel. A Celebration of Life Service, along with the Women’s Auxiliary American Legion Post #103 Funeral Service will begin promptly at 2:00p.m., and cremation will follow services. Janet will be laid to rest in White Lick Cemetery with her late husband JJ on Saturday May 18, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. To share a favorite story, send an online condolence to the family, or light a candle in her memory, please visit her tribute page at www.lightmemorial.com.

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Janet L. Mitchell

January 7, 1950 - January 20, 2024