Janell Helm Grant, 87, of Glensfork, KY, passed away on September 14, 2026, at her residence. Born on August 30, 1939, in the Cundiff Community of Adair County to the late Oscar and Carrie Hadley Helm, Mrs. Grant lived a life centered on home, faith, and the people she loved.

She was a homemaker and also spent time babysitting, caring for others in ways that reflected her generous and nurturing spirit. She found joy in the simple and meaningful parts of life. Vegetable gardening and canning were among her favorite pastimes, and she also loved singing in church. More than anything, she treasured spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren, who held a special place in her heart.

Mrs. Grant was a member of Melson Ridge Community Separate Baptist Church, a fellowship that was an important part of her life and faith.

Survivors inlcude six children Joan Knopp (Ronnie), Michael Ray Grant, Gina McAfee, Mark Lee Grant (Jill), Robin Grant Corbin (Tommy) and Kimberly Grant (Casey); eleven grandchildren Matthew Grant, Mandy Bohanan, Mackenzie Grant, Treyton Grant, Sarah Grant, Channing Wall, Shelby Grant, Austin Grant, Rachel Flood, Ian Grant and Evan Franklin and several great grandchildren; three siblings Shirley Lawless, Billy Helm (Daisy) and Stevie Helm (Virginia) and several other friends and relatives.

Funeral services will be 1:00pm Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with burial in the Grant Cemetery. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 4:00-8:00pm and will continue Thursday until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.

Bro. Mike Helm will be officiating and pallbearers will be Matthew Grant, Ian Grant, MacKenzie Grant, Austin Grant, Treyton Grant and Evan Franklin.

She will be remembered with love for her kindness, her devotion to family, and the quiet, steady way she cared for those around her. Her memory will be cherished by all who knew her.