Janice was born February 1, 1942 in Kansas City, MO. She was a retired teacher, having spent thirty years teaching and coaching in the Raytown School District.
She is survived by her husband of forty-five years, Jack R. Hockensmith; her two children, son Joshua Hockensmith and wife Rene, and daughter Jodie Hockensmith; two beloved grandchildren, grandson Aidan Hockensmith and granddaughter Carley Hockensmith; her sister Judith Houtchens; her brother- and sister-in-law Steve and Rochelle Hockensmith; and all her nieces and nephews.
Janice was devoted to her family and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. The family would also like to recognize the kindness of longtime friends and neighbors Terri and Jim Neese and Micki and Roy Holliday. Memorial donations can be made to Hospice Advantage, www.HospiceAdvantage.com.
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