Janet Leigh Rawlins Whitley, age 55, of New Fox Road in Irvine, passed away Monday, December 8, 2025, at her home. She was born January 28, 1970, in Inez and was the daughter of Blue Glendon Cox and the late Joyce Cox. She was a caregiver and had lived in Estill County most of her life. She is survived by:
Her father: Blue Glendon Cox - Irvine
1 daughter: MyRayah Sunshine Rawlins - Richmond
2 sons: Paul Tyler Blue Burchfield - Lexington
Tre’ Chance Burchfield - Richmond
1 sister: Sheryl (Kevin) May - Richmond
5 grandchildren: Bryler Burchfield, Karmen Burchfield, Hosea Burchfield, Kayson Burchfield, and Gracelynn Terry
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Alan Whitley, her son, Austin Dean Burchfield, and two sisters, Glenda Renee Cox and Karen Lynn Cox Wilson.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 13, 7 PM at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home with Bro. Jerry Rose officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 5 to 7 PM.
