Obituary of Janet Inez Minor-Kennedy-Trosper

The sun rose on the life of Ms. Janet Inez Trosper Minor Kennedy on May 19, 1948 in Omaha, Nebraska when she was born to Thomas Wilson and Audra Trosper. The second of four children, Janet had two brothers, Thomas and Rodrick and one sister, Sandra. As a child, she was motherly to her siblings. "One day while we were children, Janet told me (Sandra) to put Crisco on my legs to get them thicker. I woke up the next day and they were still skinny!" Educated in the public school system, Janet graduated from Technical High School in Omaha. She continued her education at Metropolitan State College in Denver, Colorado where she earned degrees in Paralegal and CPA. Janet was united in marriage with Midge Minor in Omaha. She met him at the Ritz Theater. To this union were born two children, Randall and Deanna. The marriage was later dissolved. A loving mother, Janet was also blessed with grandchildren, Stephen, Kenneth and Randall, Jr. They remember, "She wasn't someone who is easily described in just a few words. Granny was so smart, it felt like she knew and could do everything from law and taxes to arguing. You needed a dictionary and a thesaurus just to argue with her. She was your best friend and your worst enemy. She rode us into the dirt until we knew what we needed. Then she would pick you up with one of her phrases, "Come here Granny's sugar baby." We love you Granny!" A woman of faith, Janet was a member of the United Church of Montbello. She served the Lord and her church on the Church Council. She was employed with Wendy City Wireless in Aurora in the position of paralegal and CPA. She had previously worked at Western Finance. "She left an amusing message about needing a charger for her phone not long before her passing." She enjoyed singing, dancing, spending time with family and friends and helping her church. Her best friends were Connie, Linda, Judy and Sophie. Her love, strength of character, caring and beautiful smile will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to have shared a part of this lovely lady's life. To know Janet was to love her. The sun set on the life of Ms. Janet Inez Trosper Minor Kennedy on March 8, 2015 when the Lord called her home to eternal rest. She is preceded in death by her father, and daughter, Deanna. Those left to cherish her memory include her son, Randall Miner, Sr. of Denver, CO; mother, Audra Wilson of Omaha, NE; brothers, Thomas Wilson and Rodrick Wilson, both of Omaha, NE; sister, Sandra Lockett of Aurora, CO; three grandchildren; three great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Rest in peace..."Granny"