Janet L. LaVigne, 77, of Bowling Green, MO, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 28, 2022 at the University Hospital in Columbia. She was born in Monmouth, Illinois, on January 4, 1945, to Robert and Doris (Overturf) Armstrong. Janet grew up on a farm with her older sister, Kay. After graduating from high school, she then attended college. It was during this time that she met her future husband, Thomas LaVigne. The happy couple moved to Minneapolis, MN, because of Thomas' work. The family later moved south to Illinois on the family farm. The couple had cows, took care of Janet's horses and raised corn and beans. She also enjoyed painting, doing stained-glass, and all types of artwork. Janet then moved closer to her family in Bowling Green. Her family said their mother was independent and did things "her way" and even traveled alone to Washington, Alabama, Chicago, etc. In 2016, she met Art Golaher Sr., and they enjoyed spending time together. Janet was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She cherished each and every one of her family members and friends.

Surviving are her four children and their spouses: Angel (Ryan) McKinley of Bowling Green, Dawn (Shawn) Rohn of Bowling Green, April (Darwynn) Carter of Chicago, IL. and Russell (Susan) LaVigne of Fernley, NV. Janet is further survived by her significant other, Art Golaher Sr. of New London; her eight adoring grandchildren; one great-grandchild, her sister, Kay Gustine of IL; as well as many other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband.

Visitation to be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022, from 1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m., at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 701 N. Business Hwy 61, Bowling Green, 63334, 573-213-5110.

A Celebration of Life to be held  on Saturday,  April 2, 2022 at 3:00 p.m., at McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, Bowling Green Chapel.  Pastor Jim Craig to officiate. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 701 N. Business Hwy 61, Bowling Green, MO, 63334, 573-213-5110. Family and friends are invited to sign the on-line guest register at mccoyblossomfh.com