Janice Arlene Davis' Obituary
A very special lady has left this life and stepped into eternity to be reunited with her mom and dad, her granddaughter and a host of other relatives and friends. Janice Arlene Davis was only 60 years of age when on Saturday, November 15th, she met her Lord Jesus and was welcomed into his waiting arms. Although those of us left behind are filled with sorrow, we take comfort in knowing that she is walking hand in hand with her Savior and is smiling from one ear to the other. Janice was born in Wichita, Kansas to Mildred Murphy and Leslie Davis, Sr. on June 18, 1948. She passed away at her home in Clearwater while recuperating from foot surgery performed earlier in the month.
Janice was employed at an early age as a sales lady with Innes Department Store, but went on to complete 38 years of service with the United States Post Office. She began as a mail sorter, served as a window clerk and eventually was promoted to the position of Business Service Network Representative. She was an extremely dedicated and loyal employee.
Janice's faith was one of the most important things in her life. She was baptized
into Christ in her early teenage years at the Northside Church of Christ. She is
currently a member of the Clearwater congregation.
Janice was always giving of herself to others. She spent hours "off the clock" at her job. She was well known for her ability and talent in decorating for weddings, and it was truly a labor of love for her. She always insisted on perfection and was responsible for some of the most beautiful surroundings. She not only performed this task for her own children, but also for several of her nieces and nephews, as well as many friends.
In her family, Janice was an angel. She genuinely cared about what was going on in all of our lives, and expressed loving concern when one of us became ill or was facing a time of crisis. She was always there for us. Her children meant the world to her and she thought her grandchildren were what life was all about. It didn't matter what the weather was like or what else she had to get done that day, she was very adamant that she would be cheering her grandchildren on at a soccer game or a swim meet on Saturday morning. As a sister and an aunt, Janice was at the top of the list. We could always count on her for anything, except maybe being on time for a dinner or event. Her heart was as big as the world and she was so compassionate. There are no words to describe how desperately missed she will be. We all knew that she loved us every bit as much as we loved her.
Janice was preceeded in death by her parents, her paternal grandparents, Bob & Addie Davis, her maternal grandparents, Charles & Lillie Murphy, and her baby granddaughter, Faith Hope Cowles. Surviving to keep her memory and her love in their hearts forever, are her 3 sons, Kenny Cowles & wife, Rose, of Clearwater, Bobby and Chris Cowles of Portland, Oregon, one sister, Joyce Hull and husband, Bill, of Grenola, 3 brothers, Les Davis, Jr and wife, Mary, and Howard Davis of Sedan, David Davis and wife, Dot, of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, her grandchildren, Brandon, Sarah and Taylor Cowles of Clearwater,
and Terri McMurray of Andover, as well as several nieces and nephews who loved
her dearly. Among those who will miss her most are her best friends, Jeanne
Thompson and Marta Barker of Wichita. She touched so many people's hearts
that we could not possibly name them all, but it is certain that she will never be
forgotten.
A celebration of Janice's life will be held on Thursday, November 15th, at 11:00 a.m. in the Clearwater, Kansas Church of Christ. She will be laid to rest beside her mother at graveside services in Greenlawn Cemetery, Grenola, Kansas at 3:00 p.m. Memorials have been established with the Clearwater Church of Christ and the American Diabetes Association and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidfh.com. Zimmerman Funeral Home in Howard, Kansas is in charge of the arrangements.
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