Janice Kay Bentley Obituary
The passing of Janice Kay Bentley in Springfield, Missouri occurred on September 17, 2026. Janice, born on March 14, 1950 in Thayer, Missouri, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Janice Kay Bentley or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Herman Mills and Pauline Mills; her daughter Angela; her son-in-law Bryan Deaton; and her sisters, Georgia Reef, Helen Ramsey and Rita Doughtery.
She is survived by: her sisters, June Wyatt of West Plains and Hazel Estep of Raymore; her nieces, Sonia Chritton (Mike), Stephanie Cooper (Jay) and Amber Wyatt; her great-nieces and great-nephews, Ava Cooper, Amelia Herndon, Andrew Cooper (Braylen) and Whit Herndon; Waylon Cooper. She is also survived by several other nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Monday, September 21st 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service was held on Monday, September 21st 2026 at 12:00 PM at the Thayer Cemetery of Thayer, Missouri (106 Holmes Rd, Thayer, MO 65791).
