Janet Blann

Janet Blann, 68, of Morganton, NC, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 after an extended battle with illness.

Born in Washington, D.C. on January 20, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Norman A. Venzon and Joan Robb Venzon.

Janet grew up in Pennsylvania and met her husband while he was in college in Washington, D.C. Janet enjoyed gardening, loved life, loved to laugh, and lived life to the fullest. She worked at Sea Chest and bred tropical fish at her home. She was a mischievous, clever woman who enjoyed puzzles and mystery novels. In her earlier years she enjoyed skydiving at the Hartwood Airport in Virginia. She also enjoyed scuba diving and was a member of the Carolina Miata Club.

Janet is survived by her husband, Lee Blann; children, Jesse Blann, Erin Laws (Thomas), Lisa Jean Denham (Cody), and Anton Vincent Blann; grandchildren, Evan Laws, Cooper Laws, and Leonidas Matthew Denham; siblings, Joe Venzon (Melanie), Nanette O’Connor (Fabian), John Venzon (Laurie), and Linda Britton (Craig); and a number of nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Janet was preceded in death by two grandsons, Carson Blann and Greyson Laws.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel of the funeral home. Burial will follow in Burke Memorial Park.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.