Janet Joyce Palmer, 77, of Punta Gorda, Florida died Saturday, September 8, 2018.

Dr. Palmer was born February 26, 1941 in Providence, Rhode Island to the late John and Stehania Palmer. She was a retired Professor at Western Kentucky University. Dr. Palmer was a Doctor of Education from Arizona State University, Masters of Arts at Columbia University, as well as Bachelors of Science in Business Education Summa Cum Laude at Bryant University.

Dr. Palmer was a pioneer of her time in Information Technology. She not only was a Professor at Western Kentucky University, she also taught Information Technology in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia. When Dr. Palmer was not busy writing one of her many Publications, or giving lectures around the world, she loved to travel with her [late] husband of 54 years, John Bergin Palmer.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Alan and Tonya Palmer-O’Dell, of Punta Gorda, Fl. Dr. Palmer is a proud Grandma. She would light up at the thought of her grandchildren. To say she was a proud grandmother, would be an understatement. It was very obvious to she the love she had for them, simply by the smile she would have while speaking of them.

A Memorial Mass celebrating her life will be held Wednesday 11:00 AM September 19 2018 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 21505 Augusta Avenue., Port Charlotte, Florida 33952.

Dr. Palmer was a Breast Cancer survivor, and had Lymphoma. Her request was to have memorial contributions in lieu of flowers, be made to: American Cancer Society, Research Division, www.cancer.org

Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh. com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory Port Charlotte Chapel.