Janet Lee Cessna Cook, 63, of Springfield, Mo., passed away Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015. She was born Jan. 10, 1952, in Hazel Park, Mich., to Elgan and Anna Ruth (Stom) Cessna.
Janet was a career opera singer. She sang three major roles for composer Gian Carlo Menotti under the stage name of Adriana Vanelli. She later sang under her maiden name of Janet Cessna in opera’s such as Butterfly, Tosca and Lavalli, where she was loved and followed by Van Cliburn. She sang for the Lord with the Christian Performing Artist Fellowship and Asaph Ensemble. Janet sang at Carnegie Hall with the New York Grand Opera Company and also sang at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. As a soloist she sang for the Governors of several states. While in Springfield she worked for the Arc of the Ozarks.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Joyce Suggs.
She is survived by her husband, Robert; two sisters, Rita Stewart and husband, Glenn, of Kentucky, Linda Margolin, of Fla.; and a brother, David Cessna and wife, Tonia, of Alabama.
Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, at Maple Park Cemetery with Pastor Dennis Norwood of Grace Bible Baptist Church of Springfield, Mo., officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Grace Bible Baptist, 2101 Johnston Ave., Springfield, MO 65803.
Online condolences can be made at: greenlawnfuneralhome.com.