Mary Janice (Bryant) Renick

Mary Janice Bryant Renick was born on February 17, 1934, in Edmondson County, Kentucky, to Robert Jennings Bryant and Lorene Johnson Bryant. She died in Murray, Kentucky, on April 10, 2025. 

Janice graduated from Brownsville High School in1952. She continued her education at Bowling Green Business University. On December 22, 1960, she married Andrew Renick of Bowling Green, and the couple had 44 years together. They built a loving home and family, raising three sons and a daughter. Janice cherished her family and loved hosting gatherings throughout the year. She was a wonderful cook and took great pleasure in preparing delicious meals. Nothing made her happier than having her children, grandchildren, and extended family around her table. The laughter and stories shared during these times together will remain in our hearts forever.

Janice worked as a secretary, retail salesperson, and as a paraprofessional at Todd County Central High School where her husband was the principal for many years.  She loved the years at TCCHS working with her husband and being with the students. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Murray.

Loved ones preceding Janice in death include her parents; her brother, Charles Rexford Bryant; her husband, Andrew Renick; son, John Jennings May; and grandson, Parker Mason Renick.

Janice is survived by her daughter Druann Rustenhaven (“Rusty”) of Marshall, Texas; son Thomas Andrew Renick of Clarksville, Tennessee; son Daniel Bryant Renick (Angel) of Murray; sister Anna E. Etherredge (Cecil) of Lexington; and sister Virginia Lee Markham (Stan) of Bowling Green.

Janice leaves behind twelve grandchildren, Caitlinn May of Bowling Green; Callen May of Bowling Green; Keaton May (Rebecca) of Bowling Green; Gabriella Clancy (Pat) of Vernon, New York; Dylan May (Heather) of Utica, New York; Benjamin Rustenhaven (Sarah) of Round Rock, Texas; Hope Rustenhaven of Austin, Texas; Madison Miller (Nolen) of Clarksville, Tennessee; Katherine Hanes (Jack) of Murray; Audrey Renick of Lexington; Chase Renick of Murray; and Thomas Renick of Murray.  At the time of her death, Janice had seventeen great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service for family is planned.

Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Renick. Please share your messages of condolence with the family by signing his virtual guestbook at www.blalockcolemanfuneralhome.com.