Janet Deniston Streetman passed away on Saturday, February 18th, 2023, in Lexington,
KY. She was born in Sardina, Indiana to John Henry and Dorothy L. Deniston, brother
John Thomas Deniston who all preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter,
Jade Cook and husband Shaun; son Johnathan Streetman and wife Darcy;
granddaughters, Caroline Elizabeth, Audrey June and Cora Jane Cook and grandsons
Samuel Henry and Benjamin Thomas Streetman. They all reside in Lexington,
Kentucky.
Janet graduated from Ball State University in 1972 with a bachelor’s in science. She
moved to Lexington in 1973 and resided here for the next 50 years. In the early 80’s,
Janet quickly realized she wanted to be a part of Lexington’s commercial growth. She
worked for the Webb Companies, Gov. John Y. Brown, Paragon Group, Insignia
Commercial Group and then helped establish Coleman Group in 1997. She excelled in
her position as a Property Manager. She had a reputation for being tough but fair,
always connecting and getting to know her tenants and tradesmen. She retired from
Coleman Group in February of 2020.
Janet always understood the value of hard work and putting family first. After she
retired, she devoted her life to two things. Taking care of the Deniston Family Farm and
spending time with her kids and 5 grandkids. She leaves this world having fought the
good fight to the very end with her family by her side. Her presence will be deeply
missed by everyone who knew her.
Funeral Services will be Friday, February 24th from 11-1pm for visitation, service at
1pm at Milward Funeral Home on Southland Drive in Lexington, KY. She will be laid
to rest in Westport, IN next to her parents and brother. A graveside service for Indiana
friends will be Saturday, Feb. 25th at 3pm at the Westport Cemetery. Bass & Gasper
Funeral Home has been entrusted with the local arrangements. Online condolences to
the family can be made at www.bassgasper.com