Janice Kaye Tharp Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Janice Kaye Tharp of West Plains, Missouri, who passed away on May 16, 2026, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leo Cowen and Alma Cowen (Stacy); and her siblings, Betty Dean Cowen, Patricia Yarber, Jerry Wayne "Buddy" Cowen and Lindell Cowen.
She is survived by: her husband Jerry Tharp; her children, Dion Prewett (Charla), Stacey Prewett (Anna) and Lori Sisney (Joshua) of West Plains, MO; and her grandchildren, Jeremy Prewett (Wendi), Marissa Spencer (Mat), Brittney Ronzani (Sergio), Whittney Drumright (David) and Jaelyn Sisney. She is also survived by twelve great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
