Obituary for Janice Rose Kuykendall (Roberts)
Janice Rose Roberts Kuykendall, 88, of Athens, TN, joined her Heavenly Father in her eternal home January, 6, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of McMinn County and was the daughter of the late Gus C. and Leola Brown Roberts. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Ralph F. Kuykendall; a son, Terry F. Kuykendall, and brothers Owen “Curly” Roberts, and Elton Roberts.
She was a graduate of McMinn County High School, class of 1950, and then earned an Associate’s degree in Business from Cleveland State Community College. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church for 69 years where she sang in the chancel choir, was a member of the Seekers Sunday school class, and Rosa Caulfield Ladies Circle.
Janice started her working career at Southern Bell telephone company, followed by First National Bank, where she loved handing out lollipops to all the children, and the Southeastern Silo Company before her career of 33 years at Tennessee Department of Employee Security as a Job Placement Interviewer.
She enjoyed serving her community where she was a member and former President of the Athens Pilot Club. She was an accomplished member of her bowling league team where she led her team to city championships and trips to state. She had a passion for travel, music, sports, Bible studies, and socializing with numerous friends from Cardiac Rehab and Girls Night Out. She was the biggest fan and cheerleader for the Bayside Academy Admirals in Fairhope, Alabama where she watched all three of her grandsons play basketball. She loved watching NC State Wolfpack basketball and the Tennessee Volunteers.
She is survived by her daughter Christy, (Len) Newman and three grandsons: Nelson (Norfolk, VA.)Spencer (Birmingham AL), and Griffin Newman of Fairhope AL; her beloved sister, Marcia R. Whaley, (Rex) of Greeneville, TN., and very special nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces.
A Celebration of Life service will be held 7:00 pm, Thursday, May 13th at Trinity United Methodist Church with Rev. Skip White officiating. The family will receive friends preceding the service from 5:30-7:00 pm. The family looks forward to this celebration of a life well lived. Family and friends are also invited to the graveside service on Friday, May 14th at 11:00 am at McMinn Memory Gardens.
She was a graduate of McMinn County High School, class of 1950, and then earned an Associate’s degree in Business from Cleveland State Community College. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church for 69 years where she sang in the chancel choir, was a member of the Seekers Sunday school class, and Rosa Caulfield Ladies Circle.
Janice started her working career at Southern Bell telephone company, followed by First National Bank, where she loved handing out lollipops to all the children, and the Southeastern Silo Company before her career of 33 years at Tennessee Department of Employee Security as a Job Placement Interviewer.
She enjoyed serving her community where she was a member and former President of the Athens Pilot Club. She was an accomplished member of her bowling league team where she led her team to city championships and trips to state. She had a passion for travel, music, sports, Bible studies, and socializing with numerous friends from Cardiac Rehab and Girls Night Out. She was the biggest fan and cheerleader for the Bayside Academy Admirals in Fairhope, Alabama where she watched all three of her grandsons play basketball. She loved watching NC State Wolfpack basketball and the Tennessee Volunteers.
She is survived by her daughter Christy, (Len) Newman and three grandsons: Nelson (Norfolk, VA.)Spencer (Birmingham AL), and Griffin Newman of Fairhope AL; her beloved sister, Marcia R. Whaley, (Rex) of Greeneville, TN., and very special nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces.
A Celebration of Life service will be held 7:00 pm, Thursday, May 13th at Trinity United Methodist Church with Rev. Skip White officiating. The family will receive friends preceding the service from 5:30-7:00 pm. The family looks forward to this celebration of a life well lived. Family and friends are also invited to the graveside service on Friday, May 14th at 11:00 am at McMinn Memory Gardens.