Jeanette Frances (Campbell) Egelston

Jeanette Frances Egelston, a woman whose life spanned nearly a century of history, passed away on January 28, 2026, at the UK St. Claire Hospital in Morehead, Kentucky. She was 97 years old.

Born on July 29, 1928, in Frenchburg, KY. Jeanette lived a life defined not by what she took from the world, but by what she gave to it. A woman of remarkable resilience and quiet strength. For the past several years, she resided in Frenchburg, KY, where her daughter, Janet Fay Miller, provided devoted care.

Jeanette was a devout Christian who found great joy in sharing her faith, particularly by teaching children in Sunday School. Known for her humble spirit and gentle nature, those who met her children consistently praised her, saying, “You have a very sweet mother.”

She was a woman of many talents and a tireless work ethic. Her hands were rarely still—whether she was tending to her garden, canning the harvest, or sitting at her sewing machine. A gifted seamstress, she not only made a wool coat for herself but also spent many hours sewing dresses for her neighbor. Above all, she loved her family deeply, often spending time reading stories and reciting nursery rhymes to her children and grandchildren, creating memories that will be cherished for generations.

There to meet her were her husband of 62 years, Hobert Egelston; her parents, Alex & Gladys Esther Trimble Campbell; her son, David W. Egelston Sr.; granddaughters Becky Egelston Carpenter & Kathy Egelston Goodman; grandsons Jon Egelston & Eddie Miller; great granddaughters Coty Lynn Miller & Bella Mae; three sisters, Agnes Campbell Cooper, Nancy Campbell Egelston & Connie Sue Grissinger; two brothers, Letcher & Jim Campbell; two sisters-in-law, Dorthy Egelston Rulapaugh & Linda Campbell; and two sons-in-law, EJ Miller & Marvin Cochran. Eight brothers-in-law: Chamler & Kenny Egelston, Laurys Smith, Tommy Cooper, Arther Grissinger, Bob Rulapaugh, and Paul and Reece Egelston.

Pallbearers: Zayne Baker, Jonathon Egelston, Christopher Carpenter, Jamie Beatty, Bob Cochran & Todd Browning.

Survived by: two daughters Janet Fay Miller & Judy Cochran (Michael), 2 sons Johnny Egelston (Marketta) & Bobby Egelston (Brenda) Grandchildren (6): MaLisa Miller Thomas (Kevin), David Wesley Egelston Jr. (Patti), Bob Cochran (Linda), Janet Browning (Todd), Robby Egelston (Tim), & Shelley Gillespie (Gary) Great-grandchildren (13): Jessica Baker (Willie), Chelsea Webb (Kevin), Ashley Miller (Justin), Christopher Carpenter (Alyssa), Jonathon Egelston (Hayley), Timmy Egelston, Jamie Beatty, Kaitlin Goodman (Dillin), Derrick & Jacob Cochran, Logan Nicole Browning, Alexis Biggerstaff & Victoria Braddom. Great-great-grandchildren (10): Zayne Baker, Aiyana Dorton, Siarah, Lylliana & Mia Elkins, Clayton & Ivy Egelston, Brantley Beatty, and Nancy & Noah Biggerstaff. Brothers: (3) Jesse Lee Campbell (Jeanetta), Keith Campbell (Lana), and Tom Campbell. Surviving Sister-in-laws: (3) Geneva Egelston, Doris Smith, Wanda Campbell A large host of nieces and nephews

On Saturday, February 7th, 2026, visitation will begin at 12:00 noon, followed by a funeral service at 1:00pm at Menifee Home for Funerals Chapel, Frenchburg, KY, with Pastor Cliff Davis officiating.  Randy Halsey, the Funeral Director.  Interment at Mack Cemetery, Country Road 1367, Frenchburg, Kentucky.

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