Nola Jeanette "Janet" Votsmier, 82, of Jacksonville, IL, died on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, at Passavant Area Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on June 23, 1938, the oldest daughter of Walter Paul Baptist Sr. and Frances Ellen Baptist. Janet was named after her grandmother, Nola Beatrice Vieira, most appropriately as she was born in her grandmothers home. During World War II, she lived in Rock Island while her Dad worked at the Arsenal, otherwise Jacksonville has always been her home. Janet married Donald D. Votsmier Sr. on August 9, 1956, and he preceded her in death in 1994. She is survived by her partner of 20-plus years, Rich Dixon; seven children: MAJ Terrie (LTC Edward) Durham (both US Army, Retired) of Alexandria, VA, Donald D. Votsmier, Jr. of Jacksonville, Debra (Roger) Taylor of Charlotte, NC, Karen (George) Crolly of Jacksonville, Sheryl (Leroy) Brent of Beardstown, John (Kim) Votsmier of Springfield, and James Votsmier of Melbourne, FL; eleven grandchildren: Rachel (Karl) Smith, Kirsten (Jonathan) Emery, Matthew Ratliff, Laura Taylor, Andrew (April) Votsmier, Stephanie (Alex) Brockhouse, Mason Taylor, Joshua Taylor, Ryan Votsmier, Rayleigh Votsmier, and Emerson Votsmier; ten great grandchildren: Taylor, Addison, Anley, Kaelyn, Olivia, Ayverie, Bishop, Tesly, Tula, and Caleb. She is also survived by a sister, Jeanne Koehler; her aunt, Nylene Van Hyning; sisters-in-law Patricia Desyllas and Linda Carter; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Janet was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a brother Walter "Pauly" Baptist, Jr; a sister Judy Smith; and an infant brother. Janet graduated from Jacksonville High School, class of 1956. She devoted her life to being a homemaker, and was a "mom" to many. At the age of 60, she embarked on her college career, attending and completing the Certified Nursing Assistant program at Lincoln Land Community College. She was then hired at Passavant Area Hospital. Janet qualified to become a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Janet was known by many names: Peanut, Momma, Dranny, Grandma, Great-Granny, Little Grandma, Aunt Granny and Janbee, to name a few. She loved fishing and spending time with her family, especially all of her grandbabies and great-grandbabies, attending the Illinois State Fair and the races at the Jacksonville Motor Speedway, cooking large family meals, and baking. She was the Queen of Snickerdoodles. Janet was a talented bowler and was the anchor of her teams. She was named Jacksonvilles first Bowler of the Year in 1995 and again in 1996. At that time, she carried the associations highest ladies bowling average of 182. Janet was inducted into the JWBA Bowling Hall of Fame in 1999. Janet possessed a heart of gold and she loved unconditionally. She was quick to forgive and never judged. Janet was strong, courageous, and resilient. Her love and support for her family never wavered. She was truly one-of-a-kind, genuine and never without a smile. A walk-through visitation will be held 4-6 p.m. Monday, March 15, 2021, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville. Weather permitting, the family will meet friends outside under the front portico at the funeral home, and then friends are invited inside the funeral home to pay their respects and sign the register book. Masks and social distancing are required. A private family service will be held later, with burial at Jacksonville East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to St. Jude Childrens Hospital or Shriners Hospitals for Children be considered. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. Visitation Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel Monday, March 15, 2021 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 1100 Lincoln Ave. Jacksonville, Illinois 62650