Janie Dell Wright

September 26, 1931 - February 2, 2022

Janie Dell Whaley Wright, 90, of Paris, KY, went peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at her home. She was born on September 26, 1931 in Akron, AL, to the late Cecil Clinton and Mabel E. Livingston Whaley. On August 23, 1962 she would marry Billy Joe Wright and for nearly 60 years they would build an incredible life together, full of faith, family and great memories. Janie and Joe were best friends and true soulmates, and her dear husband survives her passing. Janie was an active member of the Clays Mill Baptist Church for over 45 years, and a former teacher at the Clays Mill Christian Academy. She took her love of crafts, and along with Joe, would become proud business owners of Wright Sales. Together they would travel to numerous craft shows and state fairs to display their creations. Janie also loved flowers, tending her garden, and watching her birds. She was also an avid Alabama football fan. Along with her husband, Janie is survived by 2 daughters: Serena Jo (Stu) Logdon of San Antonio, TX and Teresa Rae (Lynn) Johnson of Bradenton, FL; 5 grandchildren: Adam Lee (Rachel) Wells; Ashley Jo Wells (Kevin Townsend); Tara Breanne (Corey) Goodlett; Meagan Dell Bellamy (Coty Morgan); and Zachary Wright (Sarah) Bruner; 10 Great-Grandchildren: Draven Lee Wells, Gracynn Lane Wells, Madalyn Jo James, Jackson Scott James, Maddox Floyd Goodlett, Saylor Jane Goodlett, Jonas Mark Hendrix, Judah Ray Morgan, Michael Jase Bruner, and Abel Wright Bruner. Janie was extremely proud of all her children, grand-children, and great-grandchildren and they were the light of her life. Also surviving her passing are her sister Maude Ryder of Demopolis, AL; brothers Johnny (Flora) Whaley and Fred (Sue) Whaley, both of Greensboro, AL; a special friend Lori Jackson, and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends. Janie was preceded in death by a sister Evelyn Rowe. Funeral services for Janie Wright will be at 11 AM on Monday, February 7, 2022 at the Clays Mill Baptist Church: 1220 Brannon Rd, Nicholasville, KY 40356. Visitation will take place from 10AM-11AM preceding the service. Interment will be at the Battle Grove Cemetery in Cynthiana, KY. Memorials are suggested to Bluegrass Care Navigators Hospice 1733 Harrodsburg Road, Lexington, KY 40504. Online condolences can be made at www.woodheadfuneralhome.com