GOLDEN-- Janis Kay Brown, 70, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo. She was born March 19, 1955 to the late Lois Pruitt and the late Jesse Williams Pruitt. Janis took immense pride in her roles as "Mom" and "Mawmaw," always placing her family at the center of her life. Her love, guidance, and warm presence created a legacy of strength and compassion that will live on through her son, grandchildren, and all who knew her. She was a dedicated employee at Max Home for over 20 years, where she was known for her strong work ethic, reliability, and kind spirit. Her coworkers became lifelong friends, and her presence in the workplace will be deeply missed.
Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday July 6, at Senter Funeral Home. Burial will be in Walker Baptist Church Cemetery. There will be no public funeral service.
Senter Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
She is survived by her son, Scotty (Lindsay) Massey of Fulton; grandchildren, Nicholas (Rachel) Massey, Bella (Malik Marshall) Massey, Sera-Elise Massey, and Evie Clements; great grandchildren, Isaiah, Amelia, Adaline, and Maze; brothers, Randy (Diane) Pruitt, Jerry (Ellen) Pruitt, and sister, Mary Letson.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Joe Brown; parents, Lois and Jesse Pruitt, and a brother, Freddie Pruitt.
Pallbearers will be Nicholas Massey, Malik Marshall, Tony Jackson, Daniel Letson, Brent Letson and Phillip Fowler.
The family would like to give a heart felt thanks to all of her friends and co-workers at Max Home.
Online condolences can be expressed at www.senterfuneraldirectors.com