Jan Padgett Ping

Jan Padgett Ping, 74 of Somerset, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026 in Somerset. She leaves behind a family who loved her dearly and will forever know her as "Nana".

Born January 4, 1952, in Somerset to RK and Jerry Padgett, Jan built her life around faith, family, and friendship. Before retiring, she worked for the Kentucky State Highway Department, District 7, in Somerset. She was also a member of the Langdon Street Baptist Church.

Jan Loved her family, her friends, and the Lord. To her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she was simply Nana -- a name that will always hold a special place in their hearts. She also enjoyed lunch dates with her "girls". Although her passing leaves an empty place in the family, she leaves behind cherished memories, enduring love, and countless reasons to be grateful for the years they shared.

She is survived by her husband, Russell Ping; her son, Kevin (Devann) Steele; her daughter, Kelly Steele; her stepsons, Jeffery Ping and Jason (Amy) Ping; her grandchildren, Jay (Carly) Davidson, Braedon Sloan, Lincoln and William Steele, Jenna, Lexi, Nicholas, and Jacob Ping; her great-grandchildren, Malakai, Mylah, Myles, and Mallie Davidson, Jagger Hopkins, and Harlan Todd; and her sister, Donna Kay (Ron) Pfaff.

She was preceded in death by her parents, RK and Jerry Padgett.

A visitation will be held Thursday evening, October 29, 2026 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Friday morning, October 30, from 11 a.m. until time for services at Pulaski Funeral Home in Somerset. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 P.M. Friday afternoon at Pulaski Funeral Home with Bro. Logan Hargis officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeside Memorial Gardens in Somerset. Her family and friends miss her immensely.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Alzheimer's Association .

Pulaski Funeral Home is honored to assist the family.