Janice M. Jones

Janice Marie Jordan Jones was birthed into this world on June 27th, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri to General Jordan and Linnie Jordan (Mama Honey). She married her late husband, Marvin C. Jones, on April 17, 1971. To this union, three marvelous children were born: Marvin D. Jones, Deidre S. Jones and Shavon E. Jones.

Janice was educated in the Kansas City, MO, school district and graduated from Westport High School in 1971. Over the years, she was employed at Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company for 5 years and Fortis Benefit Insurance Company for 17 years. She attended Friendship Baptist Church as a child. Growing up, Janice then attended Sunday school and youth church under Reverend J.H. Henderson on 43rd and Montgall. Later on, she joined Spruce St. Matthews Baptist Church on 54th and Brooklyn. Her favorite scripture is Psalm 23; “He Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of my enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.”

Janice loved listening to a variety of different music including pop rock, country, rhythm and blues and down-home blues. She also loved her soap operas on TV especially the Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful. Anyone that knew Janice knew she loved her Madea and Steven Segal movies. Janice had a memorable, dramatic and contagious laugh, aura, but most of all, heart. To know her is to love her. She was family orientated and had a welcoming heart to any and everyone. She was affectionately known as Mama Janice, Auntie Janice and Grandma Janice. Janices’ spirit was healing, genuine and amiable. She was a great mother, extraordinary grandmother and a loving friend. Janice loved her family, friends, and extended friends dearly.

Janice fought a battle for 2 years and gained her wings July 15, 2024. She was surrounded by her loved ones when God called her home. Janice was proceeded in death by both parents; General and Linnie Jordan, husband; Marvin C. Jones, sisters; Lorraine Adams, Jennie Grait and Mary Kennedy and best friend Tijuana Herring. She leaves to forever cherish her memory son; Marvin Jones (Antionetta), daughters; Deidre Jones and Shavon Jones (Mike), grandchildren; Jordan Williams, Jach’Keel Williams, Maenisha Jones, Essense Baker- Rose, Marvon Jones, Corbin Jones, Jadin Jones, Taylor Richardson, Karson Jones and De’Riyah Richardson, 12 great grandchildren, sisters in Christ; Dorothy McCoy, Gretell Webb, Mary Lindsay, Mary Lee and Madelyn Meeks, a host of nieces, great nieces, cousins and extended family and god children. Janices’ memory is embedded in the hearts of all who love her and will live on forever. Heaven has gained an AMAZING angel, and she will be truly missed.