Janis Faye COCO

August 8, 1947 - August 4, 2021

Janis Faye Coco (Shipman), born August 8,1947 passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, August 4,2021 surrounded her loving family. Beloved wife of Joseph M. Coco, and dear mother of Carl Coco (Cheryl), Natalie Donius (Bill IV), and Sarah Coco. Loving grandmother of seven grandchildren: Alan (A.J), Kaylin, Carter, Eli, Evin, Joey, Nick, and great grandmother of Finn and Vayda. She was preceded in death by her parents James H. and A. Leona (Wilburn) Shipman. She is survived by her brothers James Shipman (JoCarolyn), Dennis Shipman (Janet) and her sisters Karen McMonigle (Ronald) and Lana Lucas. Janis was born in Kennett, Missouri and lived in rural Dunklin County. She graduated from Holcomb High School and then moved to Saint Louis, Missouri to pursue a life of independence. She was an exceptional wife, mother, and grandmother who gave her all to everyone. Janis was raised in a family committed to unity and strong moral values which nurtured her thoughtful, kind, and loving nature, an attribute admired by many. She was a loving sister-in-law, aunt, niece, and cousin.