Sunday 16th June 2024

Jana “Janie” Farris Johnson

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Jana “Janie” Farris Johnson, 82, of Leitchfield, KY, passed away on May 23, 2024, in Bowling Green after a brief illness.

Born on September 29, 1941, in Leitchfield, KY, Janie was a loving mother survived by Garlon David Cole and wife Alana, Gary Cole, Susan Cole Lester and husband Mike, and stepchildren Kaye Burnett and husband George, and Jim Johnson. She was also cherished by her grandchildren: Jennifer Basham, Brad Cole, Heather Sherouse, Amanda Shaw, Brynnan Beckman, Dylan Milliner, Alexandra Majors, Brianna Cole, Hunter Johnson, Chelsea Cole, Graham Lester, Lauren Lester, and Brody Cole. She was survived by great grandchildren, Jaiden Basham, Alex Sherouse, Abby Sherouse, Collin Cantrell, Dean Milliner, Lucille Milliner, and Mia Majors.

Janie was preceded in death by her spouse Farrell Johnson, and stepdaughter Leisha Johnson. She was also preceded in her death by the father of her children, Garlon Cole.

Janie attended Leitchfield High School and dedicated her time as alumni Treasurer assisting with awarding scholarships. She also volunteered at Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center. She was Treasurer and found solace and community at Clearview Baptist Church. She loved her church family and would sing with them at area nursing homes and shut ins.

Jana loved her family, friends, dogs, reading, Elvis and game shows.

Friends and family are invited to pay their respects at Dermitt Funeral Home, 306 W Main St, Leitchfield, KY 42754, on Sunday, May 26, 2024. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm, followed by services at 3:00 pm.

Dermitt Funeral Home is honored to assist the family during this difficult time. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations in her name at the Bowling Green Medical Center Hospitality House.

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