Martha Jane Dement

Martha Jane Dement, 87, of Madisonville, KY died peacefully on Sunday, June 3, 2018 in the presence of her two daughters at Abe's Garden Alzheimer's and Memory Care Center in Nashville, TN.
Jane was born March 15, 1931 in Ohio County, KY to the late Everett William McKenney and Ruth Hunley McKenney. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty-four years, James Ollie Dement; three brothers, Donald McKenney, William McKenney; and three sisters, Eleanor Dawson, Peggy Taylor, and Kathleen Baird.
She was a devoted and loving Mother, an avid reader, and enjoyed watching the many birds who frequented her feeders. She was cherished by her friends, family, and caregivers, and remained a kind and gracious person throughout her illness.
Jane grew up in Beaver Dam, KY and lived her adult life in Madisonville. She was a member of First Baptist Church and was employed as a LPN at Regional Medical Center before retiring after many years of service.
She is survived by two daughters, Debra Jane Dement of Nashville and Martha Sue (Lonnie) Piper of Madisonville; one brother, Michael (Elva) McKenney of Madisonville.
Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Friday, June 15, 2018 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until service time on Friday at the funeral home.
The family wishes to thank all of those who cared for her during her illness. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to the Hopkins County Humane Shelter. Envelopes will be made available at the funeral home.