Janet Ophelia Kilby Obituary

The passing of Janet Ophelia Kilby (Asheville, North Carolina) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 11, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Janet's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.

She is survived by: her husband James Barry Carpenter; her sister Margaret Hill Kilby (Martin); her stepchildren, Cara Carpenter Hotz (Mike) and Kyle Barry Carpenter (Carrie); and her stepgrandchildren, Coleman Carpenter and Carly Carpenter.

Donations can be made to the Kilby Family Endowed Scholarship Fund using the link below: https://poisefdn.fcsuite.com.