Billie Janice Steele Higgs

Service: 10 a.m. Thursday at North Richland Hills Baptist Church. Interment: Janice will be laid to rest in a private ceremony Friday morning in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: Friends are cordially invited to gather and share remembrances 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Cherry Drawing Room at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Home.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Humane Society of North Texas.

Janice was born Jan. 4, 1941, to Billie J. and Opal Steele of Leonard. She graduated with a BA from Texas Christian University and began teaching upon graduation. Later, she worked as a civil servant at Carswell Air Force Base, and then retired after a long career with Burlington Northern Air Freight.

Mom loved cross stitch, playing games, reading and her church. She was a friend to all animals and gave generously to their aid and support. Most of all, Mom loved and cherished her family. She was an amazing person, always making us feel loved and special. She will be missed by all.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Billie and Opal Steele; and her sister, Patricia Lehrer.

Survivors: Husband, Terry; daughter, Terri Lyon and her husband, Randy; and son, Todd and his wife. Debbie. Janice has four wonderful grandchildren and other loving family members.