Janet Combs Brashear

Janet Combs Brashear , of Williamstown, KY, passed away peacefully two days shy of her 93rd birthday, on Friday November 3, 2023 at Rosedale Green Nursing and Rehab Center.  "Nanny", as she was affectionately known by everyone, was born on November 5, 1930 in Glomawr (Perry Co.) KY, she was the daughter of the late Goodloe and Nellie Cornett Combs.

On October 30, 1948 Janet was united in marriage to Rev. Aaron Wallace Brashear; he preceded her in death on February 28, 2004; she graduated from Viper High School (Perry Co.) in the spring of ‘49. She was formerly a member of First Baptist Church of Hazard; her current membership was at Williamstown Christian Church, where she was actively involved in the ministries of the church. Her faith in the Lord was an important stronghold all throughout her life. Because of her uncanny cooking abilities, she was lovingly referred to as “The World’s Best Cook”.  Her cooking talents and managerial skills quickly landed her a job managing Kentucky Fried Chicken from 1979-1985 where because of her efforts, was nationally recognized as a "Gold Standard" restaurant. She was honored by Kentucky Fried Chicken for her accomplishments in achieving a million dollar store in a town of 6,000 residents; she then served in the same capacity at Lee’s Famous Recipe from 1985-1996.

Survivors include two daughters: Sharon Brashear of Las Vegas, NV, Susan (David) Cornett of Williamstown, KY; two sons: Wally (Jeanie) Brashear of Williamstown, KY, Robert (Ernestine) Brashear of Berea, KY; five grandchildren: Christie Brashear Parker (Jared Delaney) , Allison (Coy) Lunsford, Leann (Michael) McCuddy, Austin (Ashley) Brashear, Emily Grace Cornett and her special friend, Cody Lamothe, along with five great-grandchildren: Mason Michael McCuddy, Avery Jade McCuddy, Banner Alan Brashear, Brinlyn Reese Brashear, Braylee Grace Brashear and a very special caregiver, Glada Richardson.  She was preceded by all seven of her siblings.

Visitation will be Monday November 6, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. at Stanley Funeral Homes – Williamstown.  Funeral services will begin at 12:45 p.m. with Bro. Gary Swick officiating.  She will be laid to rest with her beloved husband, Aaron, in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery – North (KVC-N)  with an arrival time of 2:00 p.m.

Serving as Active Pallbearers: Wally Brashear, Robert Brashear, Coy Lunsford, David Cornett, Michael McCuddy, Austin Brashear, Jared Delaney and Cody Lamothe; serving as Honorary Pallbearers: John Brill, Tub Willoughby, T.J. Judd and John Broyles

Memorial contributions may be made in Janet’s memory to: Hospice of Northern Kentucky, 1403 Alexandria Pike, Fort Thomas, KY  41075.