Janice Faye Brown Hatton, 85, of Mt. Sterling, died Saturday, July 4, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born April 3, 1941, in Montgomery County, she was the daughter of the late Willie Brown and Margaret Chandler Brown. She devoted 31 years of service as a seamstress at Jockey. Her commitment and professionalism served as an inspiration to all who knew and worked with her. Beyond her career, she found great fulfillment in spending time with her family, tending her flowers, shopping and cooking. Survivors include her sons, Jerry Scott Hatton, Russell Wayne Hatton (Christina) and Aaron Hatton (Samantha), all of Mt. Sterling. Fond memories will be carried on by her grandchildren, Jared Scott Hatton (Bailey) of Knoxville, Tenn., Kelsey Rose Hatton, Kelsie Elaine Donathan, Kaylee McKencie Donathan, Austin Hatton and Addyson Hatton and great-grandson, Boone Oliver Via. She also leaves behind her brothers, Richard “Satch” Brown, Donnie Brown (Kristin), David Brown and Greg Brown (Diane), all of Mt. Sterling; and sisters, Ann Brown West (Russell) of Mt. Sterling and Judy Kay Hart (James) of Hudson, N.C. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Eligah Russell “Jap” Hatton; brothers, Gerald Brown, Larry Brown and William “Red” Brown; and sister, Carolyn Sue Butcher. Service was conducted Friday, July 10, at Michael R. Gray Funeral Home, Owingsville, with Rev. Lowell Rice officiating. Burial was in Longview Cemetery, Bethel. Pallbearers were Steve Brown, Russ Robinson, Kevin Robinson, Brian Brown, Randy West and Rusty West. Honorary pallbearer was her beloved great-grandson, Boone Oliver Via. The Michael R. Gray Funeral Home in Owingsville cared for all the arrangements. To view the online memorial and sign the guest book, please visit www.mrgfh.com.
