Janet Kay “Jan” Jabben, age 79, passed away on March 19, 2026.
Janet Kay “Jan” Jabben, of Parsons, Kansas left this world on Thursday, March 19, 2026 to be with her Lord and Savior.
She was born in Coffeyville, Kansas on February 2, 1947 to Orain “Sam” and Ruth “Peggy” (Wooten) Carnes. On April 15, 1963, she was united in marriage to Gene Jabben in Bentonville, Arkansas, who survives. Also surviving are her sister, Lois Williams of Hixson Tennessee; brother, Phillip Carnes of Bentonville Arkansas; five children that Jan and Gene welcomed into their family, Steve Jabben (Carrie) of Parsons, Kansas, Chris Jabben (Dawne) of Wichita, Kansas, Patty Jabben Roy (Steve) of Rochester, Illinois, Tammy Jabben Dickerson (Josh) of Neodesha, Kansas, and Dorothy Jabben (Starsky) of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada; 15 grandchildren, Ashley Jabben, Baylie Jabben, Andrew Jabben, Mary Hayse, Benton Hayse, Cale Glennie, Alex Jabben, Derek Jabben, Jordan Jabben, Desiree Smith, Matthew Denney, Megan Lee, Zac Dickerson, and Ben Dickerson. She was also blessed with 17 great grandchildren.
Jan was raised in the Coffeyville and Tyro areas, where she attended Coffeyville and Wayside schools. During her school years, she learned to play the piano, a gift she would carry with her throughout her life. Jan had a strong work ethic, holding several positions over the years, including The Manor Nursing Home in Independence and Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Parsons, where she cared for others with kindness and compassion.
A faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Oswego, Kansas, Jan shared her musical talent by playing the piano for church services, enriching worship for her congregation. She found her greatest joy in the people and simple pleasures she loved most—her family and friends, her beloved dog, Buddy, and tending to her flowers and plants, which reflected her gentle and nurturing spirit.
Jan was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, David Carnes. A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Oswego First Baptist Church in Oswego, Kansas. Pastor Jim Irwin will conduct the services. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Contributions may be made to Oswego First Baptist Church in memory of Jan.
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