Janice Elizabeth Smith Pocase

Janice was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, friend, and now an angel in Heaven that will be deeply missed. Many hearts have been broken by her passing, but the memory of her tremendous love of family, and for her beautiful little girls and precious husband will remain forever.

Janice touched many lives with her infectious spirit and boundless energy. She was an amazing, talented poet and writer, and an inspiration through her words and compassion for others. Not only did her smile brighten a room, but her light-hearted sense of humor was always genuine, warm, and fun. Janice's faith in God and family carried her in life.

Janice was a graduate of Terry Sanford High School. She attended Appalachian State University and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Surviving are her husband, Peter Pocase, and two daughters, Maribel Elizabeth Pocase (6) and Elianna Marie Pocase (4), all of Daphne, AL, parents, James and Jeanne Smith of Fayetteville, NC, brother, Jimmy Smith, of Greensboro, NC, sister, Jennifer Wright, of Fayetteville, NC, sister, Jeanne Hampton, of Framingham, MA, sister, Jessica Smith, of Holly Springs, NC, and 8 aunts, 2 uncles, 7 nieces, and 2 nephews.

"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference."

A memorial service will be held at Bay Community Church in Daphne on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorial tribute to The Moyer Foundation. Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com.

Arrangements by Radney Funeral Home, 3155 Dauphin Street, Mobile, Alabama 36606..