Janice Kay Appleby, 64, of Columbia, KY died Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Taylor Regional Hospital. She was born in Adair County on September 18, 1956 to the late Owen M. and Helen Bennett Thompson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Appleby and a sister, April Bunch.
Mrs. Appleby was a former employee of Oshkosh #1 and was a former singer with the Bennett Family group. She enjoyed crocheting, doing crafts and camping. She loved spending time with her family and friends and never met a stranger.
SURVIVORS:
2 children: Chris Appleby (Jennifer) and Angel Grider (Adam), both of Columbia, KY
5 grandchildren: Samantha Appleby, Zachary Appleby, Austin Kinnett, Jayden Foster and Landyon Grider
4 siblings: Rickey J. Thompson (Sharon), Tony Cleo Thompson (Scotty), Dianna Roy (Nick) and Stacy Corbin
Several nieces, nephews, friends & other relatives including a special uncle, Chandler Bennett
Funeral Service: Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 2:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Elbert Hadley officiating
Burial: Loy Cemetery
Visitation: Saturday (Janice’s birthday) from 4:00-8:00pmCT and on Sunday until time for the service
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
