Jana Renee McKannan

Jana Renee McKannan, 61, of Princeton, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025 at her home in Princeton. She was born December 29, 1963 in Evansville and lived in Texas for 17 years with a special long-time friend, Melanie Kenney; returning to Princeton in 2015, where she met her fiancé, Steven Garr.  Jana was an active member of the deaf community; she was part of several organizations and clubs for the deaf and she attended Indianapolis School for the Deaf, and was a past member of the Princeton Swim Team.  She enjoyed making jewelry, camping, boating, and was a huge Texas Longhorn fan, never missing one of their football games.  Above all, Jana loved her family.  She was loved by everyone who knew her and will be missed immeasurably.

Jana is survived by her father, Jerry McKannan and step-mother, Chris of Francisco; siblings, Kellie (Brian) McKannan of Francisco, Anita (Kenny) Morrison of Princeton, Kevin McKannan of Francisco, and Dee Shoultz of Francisco; 9 very special nieces and nephews, Stewart (Steve), Ashlee (Luke), Chris (Jessi), Michelle, Kaden, Reese, Clay, Jayson, and Tayla; and 7 great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara (Edmonds) McKannan; sister, Debra Kay Egnew; and both paternal and maternal grandparents.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Francisco Cemetery in Francisco.

For those who wish, memorial contributions can be made to Colvin Funeral Home located at 425 N. Main St., Princeton, IN 47670 to help the family with expenses. Online condolences can be given at ColvinFuneralHome.com where you can express sympathy to the family. Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the McKannan family. 

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