Janette Leiber-BIZZELL

Janette Leiber-Bizzell, M.A., L.P.C., N.C.C. (nee Toliver) asleep in Jesus, Monday, July 8, 2019. Daughter of the late William James Toliver (Willie) and Thelma Looper Toliver. Wife of the late Wilford D. Leiber (Sonny) Mother of deceased newborn infant daughter, Diane Gail Leiber Janette is survived by: Twin sister: Janice Toliver Rusert (Gene) Son Mark Allan Leiber (Barbara) and daughter, Darlene Jean Leiber Dawson Grandchildren: Randy William Dawson and Danielle Marie Kaatman Meryl Raines (Kevin) Joseph Aaron Leiber, Deanna Jensen (Val) Great grandmother of Freya and Astrid Jensen, and Alexander and Breena Raines Janette attained B.S. in Psychology and M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Lindenwood University and also fulfilled field counseling experience requirements, all while working full-time and over-time at Western Union. Janette was a committed lifelong learner who read widely and was an accomplished writer. Passionate abused women's advocate: Crisis Center Call Line Volunteer. Intake worker at Women's Shelter. Board Member. Counseled at Centers for Behavioral Health, O'Fallon, Mo. until well into her late 70's. Janette was never afraid to speak her mind on behalf of her convictions and beliefs. Retired from Western Union, Bridgeton, Mo. after 28 years as a CRT operator, international communications and customer service representative, where she made many lifelong friends. Throughout her long work career Janette was also employed by Roosevelt Federal Savings and Loan, Koller-Craft, Hussmann, and McDonnell-Douglas. Janette pursued her love of singing by taking lessons and was a member of Sweet Adelines and her Church Choir. She also served as a volunteer usher at the theatre on Lindenwood's campus. She regretted never attaining her ambition to be an actress, but her personality was such that she was always the center of attention. Janette especially enjoyed traveling with her best friend, Diane. Loved to go Thrift Shop shopping and showing off her purchases. Lover of history especially Lewis and Clark's Voyage of Discovery. Proud to have met Ken Burns on the St. Charles Riverfront during filming of documentary. Always a booster of her beloved city of St. Charles, Janette made attending the Festival of the Little Hills an annual family tradition, where she enjoyed entertaining her family and introducing them to her many St. Charles friends. The family would like to thank the entire medical staff of the Memory Care Unit a Delmar Gardens of O'Fallon, especially Christine and Kelly and Heartland Hospice staff for their understanding care. SERVICE: Memorial/Tribute Service at Unity Church of Light, 2809 Yale Blvd., St. Charles, Mo., 63301, Saturday, August 3, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.. Friends and Family Gathering at 9:00 a.m. at the church. Private burial. If desired, memorial gifts to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation www.cff.org

Janette Leiber-BIZZELL

December 11, 1936 - July 8, 2019