Janet Nichols Hedges

October 12, 1953 - October 22, 2021

Janet Sue Nichols Hedges, a church secretary of 45 years, at Elliston Baptist Church, passed away on October 22,2021. She was survived by her husband, Rickey G. Hedges, and her three children, Neal, Hallie, and Clay Hedges; her two sisters, Barbara Linam and Diane Marsh; uncle Roderick Mohan; daughters-in-love, Casey Hedges and Mollie Hedges; grandchildren, Lexi, Jaylin, Elijah, Skylar, Isaac, and Colee Hedges. Janet was born in Memphis, Tennessee on October 12, 1953 to parents Guy E. Nichols and Rachel M. Nichols; grandparents Ira G. Nichols, Grace M. Nichols, George R. McConnell, Viola S. McConnell, Vera W. Shannon and Robert J. Shannon. Janet was a devoted mother and wife who loved nothing more than spending time with her family. She was faithfully married to her husband Rickey for nearly 49 years. She met Rickey in high school and they were lifelong partners. She was a musician and vocalist, who loved singing in church. She enjoyed water skiing and fishing with friends and family as often as she could. She and Rickey made the gulf coast of Florida their home away from home and spent many years with the sun on her shoulders and sand between her toes. She was surrounded by many friends she considered family and loved by all. She will truly be missed more than she could have imagined. Mrs. Hedges' visitation will be held starting at 10:00 a.m. until the service time at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, November 6, 2021 at Hope Baptist Church, 6800 Center Hill Rd., Olive Branch, MS 38654.