Janet Lynne Vinyard

Janet Lynne Vinyard, age 58, of Madisonville, passed away Monday, August 26, 2019, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Janet was an active member of the Monroe County Rescue Squad for many years. She enjoyed making various crafts, playing music, and fishing. She always had a way of making others laugh and putting smiles on their faces. She loved her family and especially her grandbabies with all her heart. Janet will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents Erastus and Barbara Williams.

She is survived by her son, Charles Dixon of  Madisonville; daughter and son-in-law Geneva and Terry Golden of Rocky Top; sister and brother-in-law, Louisa and Joe Kirkland of Tellico Plains, TN; grandchildren, Joshua, Courtland, T.J., and Elisha Golden; special friends, Randy and Carol Martin;  nieces and nephews, Shana, Brittany, Jennifer and Bret Kirkland; and many other family and friends.

The family will receive friends from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Myers Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 6:30 p.m. in Myers Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jackie Wakefield and Rev. Gale Miller officiating. Donations can be made toward the funeral expense; payable to Myers Funeral Home, PO Box 132 Tellico Plains, TN 37385.