Janice (Janis) Elizabeth Grizzle Brigham

Janice (Janis) Elizabeth Grizzle Brigham

December 11, 1945 — December 24, 2025

Walland, TN

Janis Grizzle Brigham passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025.

Janis was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Mary Ellen Purcell Grizzle and Robert Denton Grizzle Sr. Janis was a proud graduate of the University of Tennessee. She remained a devoted Volunteer fan and maintained friendships with her ZTA sorority sisters throughout her life.

Janis built a distinguished career as a pharmaceutical sales representative, spending nearly 30 years with Galderma Laboratories, where her excellence earned her numerous awards and accolades. While she spent the majority of her life in Atlanta, she cherished the last 15 years in Maryville, Tennessee, with her partner, William Thomas.

Janis was preceded in death by her parents, former husband Gary Brigham, and her beloved aunt, Glenna Dean Purcell. She is survived by her partner, William Thomas; her brother, Robert Denton Grizzle Jr.; Ronelle Grizzle (niece), Austin Grizzle (nephew), Amanda Grizzle (niece); several other relatives including cousins, aunts, and close friends.

Service Information

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 7th, 2026, at 3:00 pm (EST) and 2:00 p.m. (CST) at Rogers Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 7th, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. (EST) to 3:00 p.m. (EST) and from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (CST) prior to the memorial service in the Funeral Home Chapel of Rogers Funeral Home located at 400 Laurel Ave, South Pittsburg, Tennessee 37380.

The family welcomes flowers for the service. Please order from local florist in South Pittsburg, Kimball, or Jasper Tennessee. They can be sent to the care of Rogers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association in Janis’s name are also welcomed.

Arrangements are entrusted to Rogers Funeral Home, 400 Laurel Ave, South Pittsburg, Tennessee 37380 (423) 837-7176.