BORN

1959

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Cotten Funeral Home

2201 Neuse Blvd

New Bern, North Carolina

Janet Raper Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 20, 2017.

September 11, 1959 – June 19, 2017

Janet left her earthly home Monday, June 19, 2017 after a courageous 30 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Janet never complained about her situation. She always had a smile on her face and she loved to laugh.

Janet was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Rev. Richard Earl and Nilla Reece; her maternal grandparents, Carl and Grace Jones; her oldest sister Deborah Reece; and her niece April Martin.

Janet is survived by her parents, Bobby and Louise Reece of the home. She is also survived by her sisters Mitzi R. Arnett (Phillip) of Raleigh and Donna R. Martin (Robert) of New Bern; nephews Justin R. Martin of New Bern and Kevin R. Arnett (Lauren) of Raleigh. She is also survived by a son Joshua S. Raper and two grandchildren
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Services are scheduled for Friday, June 23, 2017, at Cotton Funeral Home. Visitation will be at 2:00 pm followed by the funeral at 3:00 pm in the chapel with the Rev. Dr. Richard Seagle, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church in New Bern, officiating.

Flowers are welcome or memorial contributions may be made to: First Baptist Church Memorial Garden Fund, First Baptist Church, 239 Middle Street, PO Box 1463, New Bern, NC 28563; or to the Greater Carolinas Multiple Sclerosis Society, 3101 Industrial Drive, Suite 210, Raleigh, NC 27609.


Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Cotton Funeral Home and Crematory.

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June 25, 2017

Karen Johnson-Ellenberger

So sorry for your loss. In high school ,Janet, Betty Jo Rhodes, & I were buds from band & color guard..

June 23, 2017

So sorry to hear about your loss, your family will be in our prayers. Mike Parker Pollocksville

June 22, 2017

Frances Wages

I remember Janet from growing up in church together. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all in her loss!

June 22, 2017

Marsha Eastland

My condolences to you guys. You did an excellent job taking care of Janet all these years and I know that she appreciated being in a home where she was loved. Like you said, she always had a smile and was very thankful. You guys are the best and God will repay you. Much love, Marsha Eastland, RN

June 22, 2017

Teresa Smith

With love and deepest sympathy to Aunt Louise, Uncle Bob,cousins Mitzi and Donna...
Janet was the sweetest, most courageous and had a beautiful spirit ...
Love you all so much...
Teresa

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2201 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560

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