Janice Marie Shinpaugh, 70, died Tuesday, July 11 in Nashville.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. and Irene Harris Tate.
She is survived by her three children, Jason Slusher of New Orleans, La., Jennifer Slusher of Leesburg, Va., and Rebecca Panter of Pikeville. She is also survived by her sister, Judy Dougherty of Florida, a grandson and four granddaughters.
She was an avid reader and a published author. She will always be remembered for her ready smile and her sharp sense of humor. The family will receive friends Saturday, Sept. 9, at Rock Island State Park, at the Area 2 Shelter from noon to 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked a donation be considered in Ms. Shinpaugh’s memory to: Rhea of Sunshine, Attn: Cindy, 400 Greenway Blvd, Dayton, TN 37321.