Janet Talton Wheat

The Beautiful Life of
Janet Talton Wheat

Janet Talton Wheat April 3, 1964 – April 25, 2026

Janet Talton Wheat peacefully passed away on Saturday morning, April 25, 2026, at the age of 62. She was born April 3, 1964, in Lafayette, Louisiana, to the late Lee and Anna Jean.

Janet married Steven Talton and became the proud mother of two children, Alainna and Stephan. Janet worked for 20 years in the banking and finance industry in Houston, Texas. In 2005 she married Johnny Wheat and moved to Pearlington, Mississippi, where she became an active and beloved member of the community.

Family was the cornerstone of Janet’s life. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who loved cooking for family and neighbors and who always offered a listening ear and a practical hand when someone needed help. If one word could describe her, it would be “giver”. She freely gave her time, care and kindness to all. She was also the life of the party, bringing laughter and joy to every gathering.

Janet is survived by her husband of 20 years, Johnny Wheat; daughter Alainna (Bennie); son Stephan (Natalia); granddaughter Ke’Jahnai; brothers Stanley Jean, Benjamin Jean, Michael Jean and John Jean; and sisters Judy Walker (Houston, TX), Louise Joseph (Baytown, TX), Andrea Jean and Valerie Jean (Opelousas, LA), along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will miss her dearly. Janet was so lucky to have a Mother Anna Lee Jean but also a woman whom she addressed as mom Ms. Shirley Stevens (Opelousas, LA) whom she loved very dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Anna Jean; her sister Jocelyn Bernard; and brothers Christopher Jean and Steven Jean.

Janet’s generous spirit, warmth and love for family will be remembered by all who knew and loved her.