Janice Irene Harrison

1931 - 2017

Janice Irene Harrison obituary, 1931-2017, Meridian, MS

BORN

1931

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

CLOSED-Webb & Stephens Funeral Home Meridian

2800 Old North Hills Street

Meridian, Mississippi

Janice Harrison Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 17, 2017.

Funeral services for Mrs. Janice "Neecy" Harrison will be held Saturday at 11 am at Midway Baptist Church. Revs. Michael Bird, Wayne Edwards, Bill Webb and Keith Grubbs will be officiating. Burial will follow in Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery in Little Rock. Stephens Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Harrison, 86, of Meridian, went to be with her Lord Wednesday at her residence.
She was retired as a longtime sales manager for Firestone formerly on 7th Street in Meridian.
A lifelong member of Midway Baptist Church, Mrs. Harrison was very much involved in her church serving as a Sunday School teacher as well as a choir member. Her friends and family will remember her as a caring, compassionate and persevering lady who possessed the gentle strength to overcome and navigate many obstacles in her life.
Mrs. Harrison is survived by her children Cherry Flanagan (Butch), John D. Harrison (Felicia), Paul M. Harrison (Michaelle), Joel A. Harrison (Pam); sisters Evelyn Dearing, Hazel Milner; brothers Emmett Calvert and Finis S. Calvert. She is also survived by her grandchildren Jenifer Flanagan, Jaycee Butler (Eric), Anna Laurin Coffman (Andy), Courtney Terrell (Anthony), Jason Harrison (Anna), John Hudson Harrison, David Harrison and Luke Harrison along with ten great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Emmett and Nina Calvert; husband Duvert B. "Dub" Harrison; brother Gary Calvert; grandsons Joshua Harrison, Zachary Harrison and Caleb Harrison.
Pallbearers will be Eric Butler, Luke Harrison, David Harrison, Jason Harrison, Hudson Harrison, and Anthony Terrell. Honorary pallbearers will be Grant Butler, Eli Harrison, Jonah Harrison and Jaidyn Harrison.
Visitation will be Friday evening from 5pm to 7pm at the funeral home and Saturday morning 10 am to 11am at Midway Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Nina Tucker Calvert Scholarship Fund, Mississippi College, P.O. box 4005, Clinton, MS 39058. The family would like to express their appreciation for the staff at Quality Hospice, physicians and staff of Rush Foundation Hospital and Specialty Hospital of Meridian.
Friends may sign the online register at www.stephensfunerals.com.

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August 21, 2017

Family

Melanie Calvert Benton

Ain't Neecy, I will miss your smart humor, your love for the outdoors and the way you taught me to batter catfish. Thank you for helping Granny to grow us up.

August 21, 2017

James Rainey

We wish to express our sincere sympathy to the Harrison family at this time.

James Rainey, Lauderdale County Assessor, and Staff

August 21, 2017

James & Teresa Farrior

So sorry for the loss of your mom, Cherry. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family during this time.

August 19, 2017

Heather Campbell

Ms. Janice was such a precious woman! She was one of my first Sunday school teachers! You never came across her that she didn't have a smile on her face! Joel, Cherry, Jaycee, Jennifer, Luke you will be in my family's prayers! Love you!!!

August 18, 2017

R.C. & Mildred McCary

You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless each of you during your time of grief. She was an exceptional Christian example to everyone she met. She will be missed. R. C. and Mildred McCary

August 18, 2017

Sandra Wood

So sorry, Cherry, for the loss of your Mom. My heart goes out to you, your brothers and all the family. Blessings for God's comfort during the difficult days ahead. Those prayers are coming to you as well, Melanie Calvert Bennett. Much love to all.

August 18, 2017

robert newton

So very sorry, Paul and John. You are in my prayers. God's peace be with you. Shalom,
Robert Newton

August 18, 2017

Monica Vance

August 18, 2017

Monica Vance

May God Bless each and every one of you during your time of grief. Our family is praying for your family. The pictures brought back so many wonderful memories, and I can see Melanie every time I look at Janice, as both are beautiful. I pray for peace and comfort as I know Janice will be greatly missed.

August 18, 2017

Betty Chaney

Cherry and Joel, I'm so sorry to hear about your mama! I know what that pain feels like. You and your family are in my prayers. Love you both. Betty

August 18, 2017

Allen and JoAnn Savage

May God bless you during your time of grief. We are praying for you and sending our love.

August 17, 2017

Sherry Adkins

So many memories in the pictures. I love Aunt Neecy and her sweet family. She will be missed by so many. Love you, Cherry, John David, Paul Mac and Joel and your families.

August 17, 2017

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