Janice Faye

Blackburn

Janice Faye (Wood) Blackburn, 86, passed away in the early morning hours of November 8, 2026. Born in Frankfort, Kentucky, on January 14, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Rawleigh Franklin and Anna Belle (White) Wood. She lived the majority of her life in Alton, where she built a life centered on faith, family, and service to others.

Janice is survived by her husband of more than 67 years, Charles William Blackburn. Their love story began on a blind date in April 1958 at an evening service at Alton Baptist Church. They married there on September 4, 1959, and worshipped and raised their family there together for several years.

She was the loving mother of three children: the late Anne Denise Blackburn, William Franklin Blackburn, and Charla Faye Pelham (Craig). She was also the proud grandmother of Bryan Charles Pelham, Breanna Jean Blackburn, and Julia Faith Blackburn.

A devoted homemaker and talented cake decorator, Janice spent many years creating cakes that helped make the special occasions of others even more memorable. She gave generously of her time, actively leading children and youth in 4-H and cherishing her role as a uniform “box mom” for the Anderson County Marching Bearcats several years.

In her later years, Janice enjoyed being an active Red Hat Lady and treasured outings with her Red Hat sisters. Her faith remained an important part of her life. She was a dedicated member of the Gideons Auxiliary of the Anderson County Camp and a faithful member of Sand Spring Baptist Church and the Truth Seekers Sunday School class.

Janice leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and service that will be treasured by her family and all who knew her.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that Gideon Bibles be purchased in Janice’s memory through the Anderson County Camp.

Funeral services will be held at Sand Spring Baptist Church on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 11:00 A.M., with Dr. Mike Hamrick officiating. Burial will follow at the Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Sand Spring Baptist Church from 5 – 8 P.M. on Thursday and Friday from 9 A.M. till time of service at 11 A.M.

Casket bearers will be Kenneth Blackburn, Jim Blackburn, Scott Johns, H.T. Bowman, Mark Underwood and Cameron Peyton. Honorary bearers will be members of the Anderson County Gideons Women's Auxiliary and the Ladies of the Red Hat Society. 

Arrangements are entrusted to Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, KY. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.ritchieandpeach.com.