Janice Gritton Cocanougher

Janice Gritton Cocanougher, 82, of Danville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025. Born on April 1, 1942, in Danville, to the late Elmer and Bernice Gritton, she was a lifelong resident of the area and will be remembered for her warm heart and deep love for her family. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her beloved husband, David E. Cocanougher, and her brother, Jack Gritton.

Janice was a dedicated travel agent, helping countless people create lasting memories through their journeys. However, her true passion lay in her family. She loved cooking for her family, always relishing the time spent gathered around the dinner table with her loved ones. A proud grandmother and great-grandmother, she adored her grandchildren and cherished every moment spent with them and showed up for their events and accomplishments. Her love for family extended to all those around her, embodying an open and welcoming spirit that drew people in.

A faithful believer, Janice loved the Lord and found comfort in her faith, knowing she would one day reunite with her loved ones in Heaven. In her downtime, she found great joy in reading, particularly history and biographies, and she could often be found with a book in hand.

She is survived by her daughters Cynthia (Paul) Hutt, Susan (Shawn) Silliman, and Sandy (Derek) Inouye, her grandchildren Clint (Caitlin) McCrystal, Sarah (William) Roberts, Jacob (Jessica) Silliman, Erin Inouye, Adam Inouye, Jed (Michelle) Hutt, and Elizabeth (Patrick) Kelly, her great-grandchidren Dominic, Cali, Wyatt, Henry, Brooklynn, Evelyn, Jordie, and Collin, her sisters in law Patricia Gritton and Ann Cocanougher, and her cousin William “Billy” (Libby) Carey, II.

The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Stith Funeral Home, Danville, with Trey Carey officiating. The visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service. Pallbearers will be Clint McCrystal, Jacob Silliman, Adam Inouye, William Roberts, Patrick Kelly, and Austin Hocker. Janice will be buried with her husband at Camp Nelson National Cemetery.

Memorial donations are suggested to Heritage Hospice or the Danville-Boyle County Public Library.