It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Janet Carole DeFord of Pinckneyville, Illinois, born in Cuba, Illinois, who passed away on July 13, 2021, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Janet Carole DeFord to show support.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Carroll Harr and Florence Harr (Melvin); her husband Jackie L. "Jack" DeFord; her son Edward DeFord; and her brother Bob Harr.

She is survived by : her children, Greg DeFord (Missie) of Pinckneyville, IL, Shari Elder of Tamaroa, IL and Becki Tucker (Jeff) of Marietta, OH; her grandchildren, Cole DeFord, Hunter DeFord, Ambrielle DeFord, Kiera Dunihoo (Grady), Levi Tucker, Mya Jo Tucker and Jena Elder; her great grandchildren, Khloe, Adalyn and Wesley; her sisters, Cathy Craig of DuQuoin, IL, Vickie Bowles (Leslie) of Cuba, IL, Brenda Harr of DuQuoin, IL, Suzanne George (Kenneth) of Tamaroa, IL, Judy Doolin of Coello, IL and Lori Bailey of Decatur, IL; and her pets, Mia, Sally, Blayke and Cinch.

Memorial donations may be made to Lowe's Syndrome and Herrin Hospital ICU.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Pyatt Funeral Homes