Janice Marie Murphey Trulson, 78, entered into rest on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 surrounded by family. Janice was born in Augusta, GA to the late Eugene Roy Murphey, Jr. and Lucia LaMountt Murphey. She was a graduate of Richmond Academy, the University Hospital School of Nursing and Southern Illinois University with a Master of Science in Healthcare Management.
Janice was an RN for more than 36 years and spent the majority of her nursing career devoted to caring for others through the medical field of home healthcare. Janice was a faithful member of Asbury United Methodist Church where she was involved in all areas of church activities and community outreach including the Heart to Hope Food Pantry. After retiring, she took great pride in teaching and sharing the love of Jesus Christ to elementary students participating in the Released Time Christian Education program. She loved gardening, canning, baking, traveling, reading and taking her dog, Motown, for walks in the neighborhood. Janice was affectionately known as Mema and adored spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Mema never missed a game, recital or special event. She supported each of them in their various activities making sure to always let them know how much she loved them and how very proud she was of them.
Janice is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Carolyn Murphey Carter. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Arnold Lewis Trulson; two daughters, Debra Lynne Trulson McKenzie (Richard) of North Augusta, SC and Christina Marie Trulson Morris of Augusta, GA; five grandchildren, Christopher Lee Morris (Brittany), Nicholas Blake Morris, Steven McKenzie, Madison Murphey McKenzie, Grace Lynne McKenzie; three great-grandchildren, Joshua McKenzie, Kendal Braylee Morris, Charlotte Rose Morris; two nieces, Rebecca Louise Carter Swindol (Terry) of Clayton, NC, Frankie Jane Carter Sizemore (Jimmy) of Evans, GA; and one nephew, Brian Eugene Carter (Kim) of Colbert, GA.
The family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Elliott Sons Funeral Home on Lumpkin Road. Funeral services will be held at 3pm on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Asbury United Methodist Church, 1305 Troupe St. Augusta, GA 30904 with Pastor Tom Davies, Pastor Allen Smith and Mr. Randy Monk officiating. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Pallbearers honoring Mrs. Trulson include Blake Morris, Chris Morris, Daniel Morris, Richard McKenzie, Brian Carter, and Jimmy Sizemore. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Asbury United Methodist Church.
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