Janet Lorene Carroll, 90, of Adrian, MO, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. A visitation was held on Monday, September 14, 2026 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Adrian, MO and a graveside service was held on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Crescent Hill Cemetery in Adrian, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to the Western Missouri Antique Tractor and Machinery Association.

Janet Lorene Carroll was born December 30, 1935, to Homer L. Foote and Blanche F. (Lawson) Foote on the family farm west of Archie, MO. She attended Archie High School and graduated in 1953. During school, she watched kids for various families over the summer and weekends during the winter, and worked at Walters Grocery Store. After graduating, she moved to Kansas City to attend IBM School, where she worked at Continental Oil Co. (Conoco) with keypunch machines and Computers. In 1955, she married Charlie Mitchell, and from this union they had three children: Larry, Gary, and LeaAnn. As the children grew, Janet stayed active in their activities, becoming the community and project leader for their 4H, and a Sunday School teacher at Adrian Christian Church. In 1966, she started working for Bill Marr at the Adrian Agency Insurance Office, and in 1975 she purchased the business. In 1994, she married Elden Carroll and was with him until his passing. Janet was also a member of the Antique Tractor and Machinery Association Ladies Auxiliary.

Janet Lorene Carroll is preceded in death by her parents; brothers: Donald and Wallace Foote; and grandson, Ashley Blane Mitchell. She is survived by her sons: Larry (Ella Mae) Mitchell of Butler, MO, and Gary Mitchell of Adrian; daughter, LeaAnn West of Adrian, MO; grandchildren, Lindsey (Chris) Chasteen, Lance Mitchell, Dustin (Maggie) Mitchell, and Melissa (John) Gerke; great-grandchildren: Blair Mitchell, Piper Becchina, Cadence, Thomas, Howie, and Loretta Gerke, Henry, Louie, and Janey Mitchell; and nieces: Jeanette Gwin and Cindy Drury.