Janice Marie Tate Dabbs passed away at her home in Linden, Tennessee on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

 Janice was born on October 10, 1953 at the Boyce Clinic in Hohenwald, TN  to the late James Edward and Elsie (Morgan) Tate.

She grew up in Pineview before moving to Linden to attend Perry County High School and graduated in the Class of 1971.  She worked many jobs before retiring due to health issues. Janice and her husband were members of Linden First United Methodist Church.

She loved attending all her grandchildren’s events, and all University of Tennessee Vols sports (their home includes a decked out orange and white bathroom including checkerboard tile on the floor!) Janice also loved Perry County basketball and listened to Jay Hinson’s broadcasts whenever she couldn’t attend.  Jewelry and Reading were two of her passions as well. 

Janice is survived by her loving husband of 11 years, Dr. Larry W. Dabbs.  Children: Jana Beth Conway, Kara Leigh Turnbow (James), and Cody Duncan (Leia).  A special niece whom she considered her “first baby” Tracy Broadway.  Grandchildren: Jansen Henderson (Dylan), Kason Turnbow, Abby Beth Conway, Anna Bess Conway, and Lynnleigh Tayte Duncan.  Bonus Children: Lezlee Dabbs Beard-Gower (Scott), Dr. Lincoln W. Dabbs (Tiffany), and Lantz W. Dabbs (Stacy).  Bonus Grandchildren: Neison W. Dabbs (Kirstan), Avery Dabbs, Hudson Beard, Emery Dabbs, Cooper Dabbs, Macartney Dabbs, Knox Dabbs, and Zachary Dabbs. Bonus Great-Grandchildren: Jayce Allen and Reyna Allen.  Siblings: Betty Edwards, Eva Qualls (Bobby), and Joyce Carter

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Preston Carter.

If anyone would like to send a memorial in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or Autism Speaks Foundation. 

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 27, 2025, from 4:00-6:00 pm at Young Funeral Home in Linden, TN. Funeral services will begin at 6:00 pm with Brother Billy Copeland officiating.