Janet Josephine Ford of Manassas, Virginia, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024, at the age of 87. 

Janet was born in 1936 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. As a child, she lived with her family on the Kokosing Farm, a dairy farm just north of Mt. Vernon. She was very active in her community, specifically in her 4-H work. Janet attended Mt. Vernon Schools and graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree, majoring in Clothing and Textiles. In high school, she was very involved in the music program, in both the band and orchestra. In college, she was a member of the Strollers Dramatic Society, Delta Zeta Sorority, Gamma Alpha Chi, and played violin in the Ohio State University Symphony Orchestra. Later, near mid-life, she became a professional watercolor artist. She sold her artwork all throughout the United States. Her colorful paintings brought joy to many. Most importantly, she was a devout mother, grandmother, aunt, neighbor, and friend to all that knew her. Janet’s family meant the most to her, and she found joy in opening up her home for many to enjoy her beautifully set holiday dinner tables, delicious home-cooked meals, and perfectly tended gardens. Her creativity will be missed, but never far out of sight. 

Janet is survived by her three children, Todd R. Wagenhorst of Chesterfield, Virginia and spouse Martha, Dr. Bret Wagenhorst of Tifton, Georgia, and Amy L. Kidder of Midland, Virginia and spouse Daniel. Other surviving relatives include her six grandchildren, Erin Conner and spouse Larry, Lauren Headley and spouse M.D., Michael Wagenhorst and spouse Erika, Emmylou Kidder, Kinsey Kidder, and Patrick Kidder. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren, Brice Headley, Reese Headley, Tate Headley, and Todd James Conner. Additional survivors include her sister, Susan Ann Rhinehart, sister-in-law, Nancy Bouton, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Juanita Bouton, father, Monroe C. Bouton, brothers, James M. Bouton and Harry E. Bouton, and grandparents, Georgia McKee, Orville McKee, Floy and Leno James. A small private gathering of family, close friends, and neighbors will be held this spring, with a burial to follow this summer in her beloved Mt. Vernon, Ohio.