Janette Ferrell Nichols Jeffress “Nana”, 76, of Ft. Oglethorpe, GA passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at her home. She was born on July 2, 1946 to the late Elmer and Delphia Ferrell. She was a proud resident of Ft. Oglethorpe since 1980 and was a 1964 Graduate of Lakeview High School. Mrs. Jeffress retired from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Tennessee in 2003 with 25 years of service. She loved her family more than anything and enjoyed her time with her grandchildren. She also loved listening to Randy Travis and watching the Georgia Bulldogs.
Janette was preceded in death by her Loving Husband, David F. Jeffress; Sisters, Daris Davis and Opal McDaniel; and Brother, Bob Ferrell.
Survivors include her Daughter and Son-in-law, Candy and Adam Vann of Fort Oglethorpe; Son and Daughter-in-law, Randall and Debra Nichols of Dalton Georgia; Grandchildren, Nevada Cree and Jackson Stanley, both of Fort Oglethorpe; Sister, Aurelia Little of Rossville; Brother and Sister-in-law, Hasell and Cathy Ferrell of Ringgold; several nieces and nephews; and many special neighbors and friends.
Condolences may be shared, and live webcasting of the funeral service will be available at www.lane-southcrestchapel.com.
Donations may be made in Mrs. Jeffress memory to the Ronald McDonald House at www.rmhchattanooga.com .
Funeral services will be held Friday, December 2, 2022, at 2:00p.m. in the South Crest Chapel with Dr. David Sampson, her son, Randall Nichols, and grandson, Jackson Lewis officiating.
Interment will follow in the TN-GA Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 5-8p.m. and Friday from 12 noon until the funeral hour at the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home and Crematory, Rossville, GA.