Janet Amburgey, age 78, of Bluffton, passed away Thursday morning April 25, 2019 at Signature Health Care in Bluffton, IN.

Janet was born June 8, 1940 in Wells County to Ivan Hammond and Lois (Chalfant) Hammond. She married Denver Amburgey in Knott County, KY on May 12, 1962; he preceded her in death on December 24, 2018.

She was a 1958 graduate of Bluffton High School, following high school she worked at the Dutch Mill Restaurant and South Winds Restaurant in Bluffton as a cook. She also worked at the News Banner in Bluffton in the circulation department. In addition, she was a baby sitter for many children in the Bluffton area. Janet also attended the Six Mile Church for many years, along with attending the New Beginning Church in Wells County. In her spare time, Janet enjoyed playing bingo and cards. For most she loved spending time with her family.

Janet is survived by a daughter, Deb (Randy) Carson of Bluffton; a sister, Marianne (Lyle) Cloud of Bluffton. In addition to her husband and parents, Janet was preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn J. Zeigler; one grandson, Logan Jett Carson.

Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until 1:00 pm, on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton, IN. Services will immediately follow at 1:00 PM on Saturday at the funeral home with Pastor Steve Sutton officiating.

Burial will take place at the Six Mile Cemetery in Bluffton, IN.

Memorial contributions can be made to The Family in care of the Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel.