Janet Marie Ellenburg

Janet Marie Ellenburg, passed away at her home today, on March 8, 2021.  She was previously employed by Hurd Lock Corp.  She loved the beach, sewing, reading and yard selling with her best friend.  Janet was the mother of 4 children:  Tim Ripley and wife Jeanne, Lisa Barner and husband Randy Barner, Richard Ripley and wife Shirley, Sheila Pensa and husband Rick Pensa.

Janet has 8 brothers and sisters:  Gary Smith, Timmy (Helen) Smith, Judy (Richard) Gosnell, Ronnie (Teresa) Smith, Eddie Smith, Mitzi (Roger) Hayes, and Debbie (Joe) Griffey; grandchildren:  Matthew Ripley, Amanda Norris, Kelly Ripley, Dustin Ripley, Jimmy Phillips, Belle Ripley, Ethan Parton, and Tyler Parton; Several great-grandchildren; special friend:  Joyce Dunn and Sarah Bales.

She was preceded in death by her parents:  James and Edith Smith and brother: Roger Dale Smith, sister-in-law:  Alma Smith; nephew: Jamie Griffey.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Jeffers Funeral Services Downtown
from 12-2PM.  The graveside service will be at 2:30 at New Bethel Cemetery on Wednesday, March 10,
2021 with Richard Gosnell officiating.

Pallbearers will be:  Ethan Parton, Tyler Parton, Jimmy Phillips, Matthew Ripley, Scott Griffey, and
Tim Ripley.

Honorary pallbearer:  Dustin Ripley.

The family would like to express a special thank you to:  Smokey Mountain Home Health, Silver
 Angels, and Dr. Patel and Staff.

Thoughts and memories may be shared with the family at www.jeffersmortuary.com  Jeffers Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.

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