Janet Haley

July 29, 1953 - August 18, 2016

Janet Rae Haley, 63 of Kansas City, MO went home to see her son, husband, and parents around 1am on August 18, 2016 after a courageous battle of cancer. ​Janet Haley (Smith) was born on July 29, 1953, in St. Louis, MO. She grew up in Sedalia, MO where she was a graduate of State Fair Community College. Where she earned her L.P.N. degree. Several years later she moved to Kansas City, MO and began working at Northtown Medical Group where she would meet her husband Dr. Ted Haley M.D. She soon became a wonderful housewife and mother to two beautiful children Kyle and Megan Haley. Her spitfire attitude, colorful, and passionate personality will never be forgotten, but will be dearly missed. She knew how to light up a room and tell her fellow co-workers, “ladies today it’s going to be assholes and elbows lets go.” She was exteremly smart, funny, and always knew how to entertain and make people feel welcome. Janet was preceded in death by a son Kyle Haley, a husband Dr. Ted Haley, and two parents Edward and Vivian Smith; Survivors include: daughter Megan Haley of the home; Stepsons: Mark Haley and wife Linda of Shawnee, KS, and Nathan Haley and wife Amy, of Kansas City, MO; Stepdaughters: Tracey Haley of Independence, MO, Erin Martin and husband Trevis of Liberty, MO; Extended family Jeff Williams and wife Carolyn of Sedalia, MO; and 5 Grandchildren Donald, Sam, Connor, Camille, and Brooke; and many friends and family. Janet Haley will be greatly missed by her loving family and friends. ​Funeral services will be held at St. Raphael’s Church (5401 N. Sycamore Ave Kansas City, MO 64119) Tuesday August 23, with Visitation beginning at 4pm and Funeral Service at 6pm. Flowers can be sent to the church or any donations can be made to the American Lung Association through the church.