Janice Marie Woods

Janice Marie Woods, 73, of Walnut Cove made her way back to the Lord on Thursday, June 12, 2025. You may have known her by a slightly different name because she had many… JanJan, Janny, Janster, AuntJan, Dippy, Bones … each name represented a special relationship and bond with someone who loved her deeply. Janice was a fantastic story teller- whether she was recounting days gone by where she’d grab a snack from the fellas at Priddy’s Store and talk her elementary school principal into letting her have a soda, or she was making up a ghost story to haunt her great-nieces and nephews, Janice put everything she had into bringing her stories to life. Most people in Janice’s orbit were laughing. Nothing made her happier than earning a big smile- even from a stranger. Janice was known as a prankster and the life of the party. She enjoyed cracking jokes, slot machines at Cherokee, bowling, being a green thumb, sentimental gifts, hilarious dances, the Dallas Cowboys, reading, and “oldies” music- especially Prince. Janice’s sister, Charlotte, was often the one laughing the loudest at her crazy antics. Their roots were intertwined from an early age as Janice taught Charlotte how to play sports and drive, while Charlotte taught Janice about finances and dependability. They were yin and yang sisters who shared so much history and love. Janice would often tell anyone who would listen just how great all of her sisters were. She was proud of her family and lineage. Janice’s bigger than life personality leaves a giant hole in the lives of those who loved her. Left to celebrate her memory are her sister Charlotte Hawkins, nieces and nephews: Rosanna Jarvis, Steve McAdams, Melinda Presnell, Brad McAdams, Lisa Rorrer, and April Paszkiewicz, great nieces and nephews: Danny Ray Presnell Jr, Harley Amburn, Mikey Rorrer, Ashley Annmarie Rorrer, Joanna Jarvis, Colton Jarvis; and many special friends and coworkers. Welcoming her to Heaven are her parents Annie and Otis Woods, her sisters Louise Bray and Linda McAdams, her brother-in-laws Sam Bray and Clyde McAdams, and her pup, Pookie. Janice’s wish was to be cremated. A private celebration of life will be held to scatter her ashes in the late summer. In lieu of flowers, cards and memories can be mailed to Charlotte Hawkins. Online condolences may be made a www.burroughsfuneralhome.com Burroughs Funeral Home, Walnut Cove is honored to be serving the Woods family.

Janice Marie Woods

August 28, 1951 - June 12, 2025