Janice Michelle Ray Jenkins, age 54, of Shelbyville, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at Vanderbilt- Bedford County Medical Center.
She was born on September 26, 1968, in Tullahoma and a graduate of Moore County High School. Janice was disabled for many years. She was of Baptist faith and when she was able attended Hurricane Baptist Church. She enjoyed watching television and listening to music, especially gospel music, and reading and working crossword puzzles. But most of all, she cherished her family and was a devoted mom to her son.
She was preceded in death by her father, Jerry L. Ray; grandparents, Vernon and Helen Farrar, and Charlie and Frances Ray; and great-grandparents, Charlie and Ruby McAdams, Grace Brown, Albert Farrar, and Monroe and Maxine Cobb.
Janice is survived by her son, Justin Jenkins; mother, Ellen Farrar Ray; brother, Rusty (Janet) Ray; and nephew, Caleb Ray (Maddy Blaylock).
Visitation will be Sunday, May 7, 2023, from 12-2pm at Jennings-Moore-Cortner Funeral Home in Lynchburg. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Jennings-Moore-Cortner Funeral Home with Bro. Eddie Canady officiating.
Jennings-Moore-Cortner Funeral Home, 181 Majors Boulevard, Lynchburg, TN 37352, (931)-759-4552, www.jenningsmoorecortner.com.
