Janice Elaine Burg passed away November 12, 2017 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She was born December 10, 1936 in Denver, Colorado to Frank and Dorothy Jamison. She attended Graland Country Day school and East High School and ventured across the country to attend the University of Missouri, where she graduated with a journalism degree in 1959. She married George Birks and moved to Houston, TX in 1960 and had two children, Elizabeth and Michael. She used her journalism degree in many forms working for The Kinkaid School, Downtown Houston Association and Houston Symphony. She later married Frank Burg, the love of her life. She was an avid reader, bridge player and loved to work crossword puzzles. Frank and Janice traveled and attended an array of activities for all of their combined Grandchildren. She was a 50-year member of The Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and was proud to share the sisterhood with her mother and both granddaughters. After Frank's passing, she moved to Fort Smith.
She is survived by her children, Elizabeth Lange (Will) of Fort Smith, Arkansas, and Mike Birks (Diana) of Tyler, Texas; her grandchildren, Alexandra and Olivia Lange, and Kindrah and Terrah Lampin; her sister Linda Horton (Howard) of Palisade, Colorado; nieces and nephews, Kari Way, Kristi Green and Kameron Dole, all of Colorado; stepchildren, Jimmy, Robert, David and Joan all of Houston; and many, many step-grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services will be at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, 11612 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77024, Saturday, November 18, 2017 at 10:00am. Graveside services at Memorial Oaks Cemetery, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77079, immediately following
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December 7, 2017
Marci Braden
Janice has been my dear friend for more than 55 years. We met through Kappa Alumnae Assoc. in Houston, but as my husband's work kept us moving often, Janice and I stayed in touch mostly by mail and phone. It remained a special friendship. In recent years, we were able again to enjoy some visits and trips, which always involved lots of laughter and fun. I don't know how to express adequately how much I miss her, but I do feel so lucky that she was part of my life. Thank you, Elizabeth, for keeping me informed. Sending love and prayers to you and your family.
Marci Braden
November 30, 2017
A 58 year favorite of mine. Respected by my family. One of the few who knew how to give me a hard time
and I always liked it.
John Schram
November 15, 2017
May God's loving kindness bring peace and comfort during this sad and difficult time. Psalms 29:11
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