Mrs. Janice Marie Young

Janice's Story: Janice Marie King was born Friday January 22, 1952 to Walter and Roberta King of Detroit, Michigan. She was raised among 12 children, three brothers and eight sisters. Janice was a graduate of The Martin Luther King, Jr. High School Class of 1970. She became wed to James Young of La Grange, Arkansas on August 19, 1979. To this union four children were born. Janice dedicated her life to Jehovah by means of water baptism in January of 1982 at The Grand River Assembly Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Detroit, Michigan. She held a secular career in elementary education, and worked very hard to care for her the physical and spiritual needs of her family. This involved caring for an ill son who preceded her in death. Janice possessed a mild reserved spirit among friends and co-workers, however was very outspoken amongst family. She had a great sense of humor and enjoyed wholesome entertainment. She was no stranger to the bid whist table and loved old Motown hits. Many days she sang along to the recordings of Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, and Berry White to name a few. Often she would get excited when Toast to the Fool by the Dramatics would play stating "This reminds me of when James and I and were first dating!" Janice would also create spur of the moment songs she would sing to her children that her sisters found hilarious. Janice loved family gatherings where she and her siblings would reminisce about the old days growing up and when she first met James. She shared a very close relationship with her mother who loved her cooking. Yes, she was an excellent cook! No one could resist her lasagna, oven barbecue pork roast, potato salad, fresh baked chocolate chip cookies, and last but not least her father's-in-law favorite meat loaf. The list goes on and on. Janice was a spiritual minded woman. She was exemplary in meeting attendance, and was an avid Bible reader. Kingdom Melody #14 All Things Made New based on Revelation 21:1-5 was her favorite song. She reflected heavily on the words of Isiah 33:24, "No resident will say I am Sick." This provided comfort to her ill son and no doubt brought comfort to her during her trial. Janice looked forward to living in a world free of Satan's rule where she would reunite with loved ones who had fallen asleep in death. She was a devoted wife and mother who was affectionately called Aunt Jannie by her nieces and nephews. She will be missed by many.

Mrs. Janice Marie Young

January 22, 1952 - May 16, 2014