Janet McDermott Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Janet McDermott (Athens, Tennessee), who passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 60, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Janet McDermott to show support.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Janet had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Janet may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

She was predeceased by: her father L. S. White; her sister Joan Ballew; and her half-sister Linda White. She is survived by: her mother Linda McCallister White; her daughter Brittany Chappell (Virgil) of Atlanta, Georgia; her grandchildren, Lilliana Witt, Makenlee Witt and Isaiah Chappell; her boyfriend Jose Cruz of Athens; her brother-in-law Joe Ballew (Jessica) of Atlanta, Georgia; and her nephew Matthew Ballew. She is also survived by several other nieces and nephews.