Janet Abbott
September 15, 1945- July 29, 2025
Janet Abbott, 79, beloved Wife and Mother passed away July 29, 2025. She was born in Kent, Washington on September 15, 1945 to Arnold and Helen Blessing. She attended the University of Washington, graduating as an accomplished pharmacist. In 1969, Janet met Gerald Abbott and they married in 1973. They had two children – Denise and Michael. Janet is survived by her two sisters, Jeanne and Joyce; her children, Denise and Michael; her nieces, Kaliya and Everly; and a large extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins, and loved ones. She lived happily in Kent for over 35 years and enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading mystery novels, and serving the community as a pharmacist.
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