Janet Pursell Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Janet Pursell of Herrin, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 81, on April 17, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Janet Pursell to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Gibner and Ida Gibner (Spencer); and her husband Jim. She is survived by: her sons, James R. "Jay" Pursell, Jr. (Bec) of McKinney, TX and Matt Pursell (Terri) of Herrin; her grandchildren, Ryan Pursell (Sydney), Spencer Pursell, Rachel Neipert (Nick), Jake Pursell (Hailey), Cassandra Pursell, Brendan Pursell (Madilynn), Lauren Pursell (Brock), Jace Pursell and Kate Pursell; her great grandchildren, Poppy, Pepper Pursell, Kane Neipert, James, Daniel, Stevie Pursell, Ty and Jaelen Mitchell; her close friends, Charlotte DeChristina, Sue McGinnis and Nancy Morgan; and her son Keith Lee.
Viewing was held on Friday, April 24th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Harmony Free Will Baptist Church (14715 Harmony Church Rd, West Frankfort, IL 62896). A funeral service was held on Friday, April 24th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Harmony Freewill Baptist Church (14715 Harmony Church Rd, West Frankfort, IL 62896).
Memorial donations are suggested to Harmony Freewill Baptist Church and will be accepted during time of service or may be mailed to McCluskie Funeral Home/ 501 S. 12th/ Herrin, IL. 62948.For more information please visit mccluskiemillerfh.com or call (618) 942-2020.
