September 3, 2020, in Houston Methodist Hospital, after a hard-fought
battle with Covid-19.
The second daughter of Marion Edward Smith and Sarah Inez Anderson
Smith, Janyce was born in Goose Creek, Texas, on September 8th, 1938.
When the family moved to Mont Belvieu, 13-year-old Janyce caught the eye
of 15-year-old Johnny Gunn, and that, as they say, was that! They married
in 1957 and were together until his death in 2010. Their abiding love set a
beautiful example to their children and grandchildren.
Janyce graduated from Barbers Hill ISD, attended Mary Hardin Baylor
University, and graduated from the University of Houston at Clear Lake.
She taught 1st grade at Barbers Hill Elementary School until following
Johnny to Leona, Texas, so he could achieve his dream of ranching and the
country life. She loved reading, watching British detective series, and,
especially, painting. She was a member of the Art League of Baytown and
the Baytown Women’s Club. She attended Old River Baptist Church and
was a life-long Baptist. Over the years she was very active in church
wherever she lived. Her love for the Lord was evident to all who knew her.
Her greatest joy was her family. Nothing made Mom happier than having
her great-grandbabies on her lap amidst a house full of kids. She would
rock on the front porch in the evenings, drinking coffee and watching the
neighborhood children playing up and down the street. Momma had a
good, full, life full of love.
Janyce was preceded in death by the love of her life, Johnny, her parents,
her sister, Emma Carolyn Osborn Walter, and great-grandson, Hudson
Andrew Leggett.
She is survived by her children, Janna Seals, John Gunn (Theresa), Jaimi
Law, and Jodi Leggett (Jeff); Grandchildren include: Jimmy Seals
(Amanda), Emily Caplinger (Josh), Andrew Gunn, Nathan Gunn, Carly
Icenhour (Chris), Erin Darr (Tyler), Grant Law, Kyle Leggett (Taylor), and
Keatyn Baker (John). Great-grandchildren include: Madalyn, Allie, and
Benjamin Seals and Preslie Grayson; Camden Icenhour; Briley and Case Darr; Heidi Leggett;
and Georgia Baker. She is also survived by her sister, Linda Smith
Bumgarner, and her brother- and sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Gunn Mitchell,
and Caddy and Gayle Gunn. A multitude of cousins, nieces, nephews, and
life-long friends also are left to celebrate her legacy.
A memorial celebration of life will be held at 10:00 am on Friday,
September 11, 2020, at Old River Baptist Church. Please wear masks and
respect social distancing during the service.
To honor Mom’s generous heart and giving nature, in lieu of flowers you
may send your support to one of the following charities:
● FUMC
c/s WCC Food Pantry
PO Box 530
Mont Belvieu, TX 77582
● Old River Baptist Church Missions
12948 FM 1409
Dayton, TX 77535
● Compassion International
Attn: Sponsor Donor Processing
12290 Voyager Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that Day, and not to me only, but also to all that have loved His appearing.”
2 Timothy 4:7-8
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