Janet Wiberg Suarez

Janet was born in Solleftea, Sweden in 1934 and had vivid memories of WWII from her childhood. She studied in Sweden, University of Oxford in England, Sorbonne University in Paris, and was fluent in five languages. Her love of travel and learning took her on a journey to the Americas aboard the S.S. United States, an ocean liner with passengers that included John F. Kennedy, whom she met.

After spending time in the U.S., Janet’s journey continued to Guatemala where she met and married the love of her life, Henry Suarez. Janet and Henry traveled throughout Central America and moved from Guatemala to Miami to Honduras and back to Miami while raising their four children.

Janet and Henry continued their love of traveling and spent time in Mexico, Europe, Atlanta, GA , and Tuscon, AZ. After Henry’s passing, Janet settled in Tampa, FL to be with family. She continued her travels between the U.S. and Sweden, spending time with her bothers, sisters and cousins in Sweden and children and grandchildren in the U.S.

For the past 10 years, Janet lived in Sandy Springs, GA becoming a beloved member of her community. She had a kind heart and only had praise and encouragement for others. Her grandchildren knew her as “Nana”, but she was also “Nana” to all who needed her.

Janet is survived by her children Janet Custer (David), Carmen Mills (Bert), Anna Shamrell (Tim) and Henry Suarez (Mollie), 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren (with another on the way). She is also survived by her 8 brothers and sisters and numerous nephews and nieces in Sweden.

A funeral service will be held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church on May 16th at 1pm, with reception following. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Janet’s name to Pregnancy Resource Center of Southwest Florida, 3375 Pine Ridge Road, Suite 206, Naples, Florida, 34109.