Janice Harris Hanes

1942 - 2011

Janice Harris Hanes obituary, 1942-2011, Harmony, NC

BORN

1942

DIED

2011

FUNERAL HOME

Reavis Funeral Home

3365 Harmony Highway

Harmony, North Carolina

Janice Hanes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 10, 2011.

Mrs. Janice Harris Hanes, 68, of 111 Turkey Hill Lane, Harmony, died March 9, 2011 at her residence. She was a native of Iredell County, born December 25, 1942, and was the daughter of the late Howard Eugene and Wilma Hepler Harris.

Mrs. Hanes was former employee of J.P. Stevens for 21 years. In June of 1988 she married Michael Hanes who survives. Also surviving is a son: Bruce Earl Whitaker, Jr. (Teresa) of Mocksville, two daughters: Sherry Keaton (Charlie) of Harmony, and Laura Mitchell (Dave) of Mocksville, four grandchildren: Selena Swaim (Andy) of Harmony, Ashley Whitaker of Lewisville, Dustin Keaton of Harmony, and Anna Whitaker of Mocksville, and two great-grandchildren: Ashton Swaim and Ashton Varner.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one sister: Joyce McJunkin and two brothers: Gene and Ricky Harris.

Funeral services celebrating Janice's life will be held Saturday at 4 p.m. at Rock Springs Baptist Church. The body will lie in state thirty minutes prior to the funeral hour. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends this evening (Friday) from 7 until 8:30 at Reavis Funeral Home of Harmony.

Condolences my be sent to the family online at www.reavisfuneralhomeharmony.com

Reavis Funeral Home of Harmony is serving the family of Mrs. Janice Harris Hanes.

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March 17, 2011

Kim Brown-Griffith

Laura,Sherry,Jr.,Mike, You are all in my Thoughts & Prayers at this difficult time. God Bless!

March 15, 2011

Charlene Willard

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

March 13, 2011

sherry so sorry for the loss of your mother,I know the pain of losing mine and I know you were close to her. god bless you and your family! love doris wilcox

March 12, 2011

Reavis Funeral Home Harmony Chapel

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

March 11, 2011

Harriett T Hepler

Don and I are sorry for your loss.. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

March 11, 2011

Don & Carol Spry

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

March 11, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

March 11, 2011

We are so sorry to hear about Jan. She was such a sweet and kind person. May God be with you all during this difficult time. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Kathy Harpe and the family of the late Grant and Orpha Smith

March 11, 2011

Dana Clippard

Sherry, I am thinking of you and your family. I know this is a very difficult time. May God be with you and your family.

March 11, 2011

Dennis & Missy Anderson

We are so sorry for the loss of your mom, Aunt Jan..our hearts go out to you during these difficult times. The one thought that we keep talking about is that they are all together again, watching over everyone they loved...R.I.P Aunt Jan, you'll always be in our hearts.

March 10, 2011

Peggy Harris Jones

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

March 10, 2011

Victoria Willard

She was my aunt and i'm truly gonna miss her she was so good to everybody and we would always have this Easter thing at her house and when we say we wasn't gonna play the egg toss she says oh yes you are. She is gonna be dearly missed the family is gonna be in our thoughts and prayers.

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