Janet Brannum
Janet Brannum, 77 of Kempton passed away at 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Century Villa Healthcare in Greentown. Janet was born in Celina, Tennessee on May 8, 1944 to Elmo & Allie (Green) Burnette. She married Ralph Brannum in September 1964.
Janet had worked in the kitchen at the Kokomo Country Club as a cook and then later at Wal-Mart. Janet was a 1962 graduate of Tipton High School. She loved music, traveling and could often be found working in her yard.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Ralph Brannum; two children, Angie Harris and husband Dave, Tipton and Dalena Bradley (John VanMatre), Greentown; and one brother, Ron Burnette and wife Debby. Grandchildren include Autumn Jacobs (Trent), Michael Billings (Alli), Samantha Billings, Jared Bradley, Eric Bradley, and Katelyn Brannum. Janet also has two great-grandchildren, Case Bradley and Donovan Wilkerson.
Janet was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Tony Brannum, a brother, Rick Burnette and a sister Sherry Duncan.
Visitation is scheduled on Tuesday, November 16, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Young-Nichols Funeral Home. A private family funeral and burial will take place on Wednesday at Kempton Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 8604 Allisonville Road, Suite 140 Indianapolis, Indiana, 46250.
I was sorry to read of Janet’s passing. It came as a shock to me, as I wasn’t aware that her health had declined. Please accept my sincerest and deepest condolences. I will always remember her being so kind to me, when I would come over to visit and when Tony was there. To this day, I still miss hanging out with him. Ralph, I will keep you and the rest of the family in my thoughts and prayers. I am sure that Tony met her at the heavenly gates and welcomed her with open arms and a big hug.
Thank you, Denny. I am sure he’s just been waiting for someone to boss him around, lol.
My sincere condolences to the family. Janet was a sweet cousin. May she Rest In Peace.
My Condolences go to the Brannum family; I know Jan will be nissed by those who knew her and especially by me. Dear Jan Res in Peace. love Cousin Anna
So sorry for your loss Ronnie and Debbie. May God wrap His loving arms around you both and give you comfort
So sorry for your loss Dalena, may your lifetime of memories bring you and your family peace.
I’m so saddened to hear of Janet’s passing. I worked with her for 15 + years at the Kokomo Country Club. We shared a lot of good times and memories. My sincere sympathy to her whole family. Angie she spoke of you often as she and I shared our love for Elton John and I know how you love him also. May she RIP. 🙏💔
Rhonda Summers
My deepest and sincere condolences, so sad to hear this news. Janet was a great friend to me while working at Wisher Foods. She always made work a fun place to be.