Jannette Rose Epes' Obituary
Jannette Rose Epes, age 80, passed away at Magnolia Springs Bridgewater Assisted Living & Memory Care in Carmel, Indiana on November 17, 2025. She was born on September 22, 1945, daughter of Carl Rose and Madeline Clark Rose.
Jannette received her Bachelor of Science in Education and Master of Education from the University of Arkansas and dedicated over thirty years to teaching high school mathematics, including Geometry, Algebra, and Trigonometry. She taught in several locations while her former husband, Jim, participated in military service. She taught at Central High School in Helena from 1972 to 1995 and Bentonville High School from 1995 to 2003. Following retirement, she continued working as a substitute teacher.
In addition to teaching, Jannette was active in supporting golf programs throughout her community. She coached high school golf at Central High School in Helena, AR and helped establish junior golf programs at Fayetteville Country Club and Helena Country Club. She planned numerous activities for the University of Arkansas Alumni Association and organized events and prom decorations for Central High School.
Jannette was a devout Razorback fan, often identified by her enthusiasm and loyalty to the University of Arkansas.
Memberships included the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority, University of Arkansas Alumni Association Northwest Arkansas Chapter, and First United Methodist Church in Bentonville, Arkansas.
Throughout her life, Jannette earned several recognitions throughout her life, including serving as Color Day Queen during high school, being named Helena Country Club Golf Champion in 1974, and receiving the Fair Heart University of Arkansas Alumni Award in 2006.
In addition to her parents, Jannette was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Jane Rose.
Survivors include her daughters, Maria Epes (Bobby) of Marion, Arkansas and Julie King (Hank) of Cicero, Indiana; four grandchildren, Gunner Lawless of Maryland, Hunter Lawless, (fiancé, Kodi) of New York, Blair Woodard (Luke) of Indiana, and Mary Madeline King of Indiana; nephew, Justin Mills (Becky) of Rogers, Arkansas; and great-nephew, Phillip Mills of Rogers, Arkansas. Justin was like a son and Phillip a grandson.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 28, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Moore’s Chapel, 206 West Center Street, Fayetteville, Arkansas. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. and conclude with a burial at Fairview Memorial Gardens, 1728 Mission Blvd., Fayetteville, Arkansas.
May we all remember Jannette for her hospitable spirit and her unwavering dedication to her family, students, and Arkansas Razorbacks.
In memory of Jannette, contributions can be directed to the Alumni Scholarship Fund, Donation · University of Arkansas · GiveCampus, they can also be mailed to Arkansas Alumni Association, PO Box 1070, Fayetteville, AR 72702; or the Alzheimer’s Association: Arkansas Chapter, 11300 N. Rodney Parham Road, Suite 200, Little Rock, AR 72212, https://www.alz.org/arkansas
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