Janet Kay “Jan” Jabben, of Parsons, Kan., passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

She was born in Coffeyville, Kan., on February 2, 1947 to Orain “Sam” and Ruth “Peggy” (Wooten) Carnes. Who preceded her in death. 

Also preceding her in death was her brother, David Carnes.

Survivors include her husband, Gene Jabben; her sister, Lois Williams of Hixson Tenn.; brother, Phillip Carnes of Bentonville Ark.; five children, Steve Jabben (Carrie) of Parsons, Kan., Chris Jabben (Dawne) of Wichita, Kan., Patty Jabben Roy (Steve) of Rochester, Ill., Tammy Jabben Dickerson (Josh) of Neodesha, Kan., and Dorothy Jabben (Starsky) of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada; 15 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren.

She was raised in the Coffeyville and Tyro areas, where she attended Coffeyville and Wayside schools. During her school years, she learned to play the piano. She held several positions over the years, including The Manor Nursing Home in Independence and Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Parsons.

A faithful member of the First Baptist Church in Oswego, Kan., she shared her musical talent by playing the piano for church services.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Oswego First Baptist Church in Oswego, Kan. Pastor Jim Irwin will conduct the services. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Contributions may be made to Oswego First Baptist Church in memory of Jan.