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Janice Jarnigan Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 16, 2015.

Janice Jarnigan

Knoxville, TN

Janice Ann (Jenny) Jarnigan, departed life September 13, 2015 after a brief ilness.

She is preceded in death by her parents, James Oliver Jarnigan and Juanita (Jarnigan) Rodgers and son, Edward Wilie James. She leaves to mourn her passing: brothers Rocky (Keisha) Rodgers, Terence (Joyce) Adams, Jeffrey Curry, Marcus Posey; sisters Faye Rubye (Larry) Stovall, Judy Hamilton, Treva Jarnigan, Tina (Gregory) Benward, Dorothy Posey, Marilyn Posey, Francine, Kathy Posey, Sheena Jarnigan; grandchildren, Edward W. James, Jr., Akeem Smith, Kashira James, four great grandchildren; very devoted niece, Adia Parker and nephew, Deon Jarnigan; long-time caring friends, Rick McBath and Catherine Upton along with a host of co-workers at CSL Plasma, friends and family.

Family will receive friends, 2:00-2:30 p.m., Thursday at Eternal Life Harvest Center, West location. Funeral, 2:30 p.m., Pastor James H. Davis, officiating. Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary. www.jarnigansmortuary.com

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Mama Sonya

June 13, 2025

I was just talking about you sis love you and miss you

Sonya Smith

September 10, 2023

Miss you Ms lady, continue your rest in power sweet lady

October 2, 2015

This hurt me to my heart she will be missed

Anthony Morgan

September 25, 2015

So sorry to hear of Janice's passing. Losing a loved one is never easy. I pray that fond memories of her will ease your loss.

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Phillip (Cheryl) Morgan

September 24, 2015

To the Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Janice's passing. She was a wonderful person to be around and a joy to have known. Please know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. May God bless and keep you all. Love to all ...

Paula Lowery

September 23, 2015

To The Jarnigan Family Earth Has No Sorrow That Heaven Cannot Heal! Praying For The Family In Your Loss! God Bless Y'all Mrs. Paula Chaney Lowery

Joyce Billingsley

September 23, 2015

My childhood friend. I remember you as the sweetest person then and throughout high school. Always was laughing and smiling. Rest in Heaven.
Condolences to the family.

Tanaquil Bomar

September 23, 2015

Love you more than you know.

Angela Gamble- DuBose

September 22, 2015

My condolences to you family. My GOD keep and strengthen all of you all.

brittany collier

September 19, 2015

We miss you

Nicole Gose

September 18, 2015

Janice was such an amazing lady! I will always hold the memories we had together and cherish them. We always had fun cutting up at work! I hope there are jet skis in Heaven Miss Janice!! You will always be my squirrel! I love and miss you!

Emily morgan

September 18, 2015

She suffers no more. I love you family. Praying for you. God is a comforter and also heals emotionally. Time heals all wounds.

Ivy Wynn

September 18, 2015

To the Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sister, aunt and grandmother. Keeping you in my prayers and I hope that you will have comfort and great memories to help you through this.

Ashley Fox

September 18, 2015

I didn't know her well but I did know that she was a wonderful funny person, I donated a few times at CSL and I am honored to have known her! Rest easy sweet lady!!

Clifford and Mary Gamle

September 18, 2015

You will be in our hearts forever.We will miss seeing that lovely smile and the way you made us laugh all the time.

Joanne Harb

September 17, 2015

Although I was unable to see you today, I know I will see you again one more... Lots of love to you and your family. You will be forever missed JJ! Love you.

Cathy Berry-Cright

September 17, 2015

To the Jarnigan Family:
I'm sorry for the loss of your sister. Our God will give you the strength to make it through the next days coming up & many more adjustment in the days ahead.

We know God is the only one who can do that. Stay encouraged with the memories of her life. Our prayers & thoughts are with your family.

Paul Taylor

September 17, 2015

You know that I love you all and I will be praying. We all grew up together on Lay Avenue. Also Janice was my classmate. We thank God for Janice and how she touched so many people.

God Bless,
Pastor Paul A. Taylor, Sr., Sister Geraldine Taylor and the Oak Grove Baptist Church, Midtown, Family

September 17, 2015

I will miss you my sister. Lot of days at CSL Plasma, and those dinners weren't bad either!!!

Angela Faye Delaney

September 17, 2015

You are loved and I will miss very much. I pray for the family and friends to be comforted by The Holy Spirit. Remember it's not goodbye but see you when we get to Heaven. I love you all and will continue to pray.

September 17, 2015

You will be missed .

Vivian Underwood-Shipe

September 17, 2015

My prayers go out to the family. I knew Janice for many years. She will be missed.

September 17, 2015

I will miss Janice. She was my co-worker at CSL Plasma. She was so funny and I loved to hear her and Katherine and Fran cut up when we were working together on the weekends. She spoke her mind which was one of the things I loved about her. Rest in peace.

Eileen Hollman

September 17, 2015

My condolences from me. And may God bless her soul and she can rest in peace. Prayers go out for family and friends.

kim, missy waddell

September 17, 2015

Rest in peace momma janice, you will be missed. My thoughts and prayers .

James Family

September 17, 2015

To the family,
Jenny will be greatly missed and will always be forever in our hearts. She was also a part huge part of our family as well. She will never be forgotten and we all will forever have loving memories of her to reflect upon.

Charisse Gamble

September 17, 2015

Oh so sad about the passing of cousin Janice such a special person no one like her she will be missed by so many people

Kenny Ellis

September 16, 2015

My deepest condolences to the family of Janice Jarnigan. I will never forget what a loving person she was and what a sweet smile she had. I was a client at CSL and I can truly say Janice touched the lives of everyone who was blessed to be in her presence. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the peace that passes all understanding, be with you during this difficult time.

Brenda Robinson

September 16, 2015

Treva and Judy, I am so sorry to hear of Janice's passing. She was a regular on KAT! Praying for comfort and strength for her family.

Kevin Mackerson

September 16, 2015

Aww R.i p you was a sweet lady you be missed

Linda Upton-Willis and Family

September 16, 2015

My sincerest sympathy is extended to the Jarnigan family, may God continue to comfort you all during your time of bereavement. God bless.

Cathy Parks-Queener

September 16, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 16, 2015

Praying God's peace and understanding to the family.
Sherrie Taylor
Class of 1972

Patricia Sawyers

September 16, 2015

May GOD give the family comfort and strength during the passing of your loved one Janice we are going to miss u going to church when we would go together we would have such a good time in the LORD from Pat, Lena

September 16, 2015

Sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort during this time of sorrow. From Kendra Tate and family

Paulette Blanton - Herbin

September 16, 2015

To the family, so sad to hear of the passing of Janice, lifelong friend whom I loved dearly. I really enjoyed seeing her when I did, we would hug, laugh, and remember the good old days, I will keep u all in my prayers and let the memories of her rise u up when you are feeling down. Much Love

Peggy Johnson Jackson

September 16, 2015

Judy and Treva,

My deepest sympathy. "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Matthew 5:4

September 16, 2015

Our condolences to the family. May God be with you at this time.

Dobson Family

Angela Bourne

September 16, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Nicole

September 16, 2015

I would like to express my sincere condolences. We all look forward to the promise "He will wipe all tears from their eyes and death will be no more, the former things have passed away".

Anthony (Tony) Waters

September 16, 2015

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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