On Thursday, July 7, 2022, Janica Jade Blankenship Scott received her wings to fly home to glory. Janica passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 27. Janica leaves behind to cherish her memories A Devoted Special Companion of Several Years , Jeffrey Hayden of Paducah, KY who provided for her and her family; One Daughter An'Niyah Scott (9) and One Son , Lucas Scott (7) , both of Paducah, KY ; Her Mother , Lisa Blankenship (Kassemeby) of Valparaiso, FL ; Her Father , Michael Jackson (Kristen) of Paducah, KY ; Paternal Grandmother , Ruth Ann Jones of Nashville, TN ; Five Sisters ; Linzee Mills, Mariah Blankenship and Hailey Blankenship, all of Paducah, KY , Brooklyn Jackson of West Paducah, KY , Maciah Jackson of Blackwell, OK and Four Brothers , Jontay Blankenship of Joppa, IL , Jason Dean of Metropolis, IL , Trentin Dassing and Jaden Menser, both of Marion, IL ; Several Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins .

Janica was the proud mother of two children, and they gave her a reason to fight for life. She treasured every moment with them. Janica also loved her Nana, Janice Blankenship, that she was preceded in death by wholeheartedly. Janica had always had a sisterly bond that was unbreakable between her and Mariah, Hailey and Jontay. It was a relationship that most people definitely never understood. However, Janica was always like a little mother hen to the Blankenship siblings. Janica would always tell her sisters, "I got you; you can come back here."

Janica graduated from Massac County High School in 2013.

Janica helped her boyfriend with running his business. Also, Janica loved being outside planting flowers. This year she had already planted 27 sunflowers. Sunflowers were her favorite flower.

Janica was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Janice Blankenship and her paternal grandfather, Ronald Jones.

Funeral services are scheduled for Monday, July 18, 2022, 11:00 a.m. at Pettus Rowland Funeral Home with Reverend Alfred Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Family and friends may call on Monday, July 18, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral hour.

All attendees are required to wear a mask.