DAVIS, Janice Arlene - b. June 18, 1948 - d. November 15, 2008

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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 15, 2008, 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, Kansas while recuperating from foot surgery performed earlier in the month.

Janice was employed at an early age as a saleslady with Innes Departments 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 from 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 missed.  We all know that she loved us every bit as much as we loved her.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents; her paternal grandparents, Bob and Addie, Davis; her maternal grandparents, Charles and Lillie Murphy; and her baby granddaughter, Faith Hope Cowles. 

Surviving to keep her memory and her love in their hearts forever are her three sons, Kenny Cowles and wife Rose of Clearwater, Kansas, Bobby and Chris Cowles of Portland, Oregon; one sister, Joyce Hull and husband Bill of Grenola, Kansas; three brothers, Les Davis Jr. and wife Mary and Howard Davis of Sedan, Kansas and David Davis and wife Dot of Sunrise Beach, Missouri; her grandchildren, Brandon, Sarah, and Taylor Cowles of Clearwater, Kansas and Terri McMurray of Andover, Kansas,  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, Kansas.  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 15, 2008 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.countrysidefh.com.  Zimmerman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1233, Howard, Kansas  67349 is in charge of the arrangements.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)