Janice was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She graduated from DuPont High School in 1959 and worked for the State of Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development until her retirement. Janice loved her family dearly and cherished the life she shared with her beloved husband, Robert. Her family was her greatest joy, and she treasured the time spent with her husband, children, and grandchildren. She also enjoyed cooking and sharing meals with the people she loved. She loved traveling in the motorhome, making wonderful memories along the way, and enjoying the adventures that life brought her.
She leaves behind her loving husband, Robert “Lew” Lewis; her sons, Jeff (Sandra) Fortner, Jason Fortner, and Joel Fortner; her grandchildren, Evan Fortner and Erin Fortner; and her beloved fur baby, PNut.
Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Jerald Eugene and Eleanor Lucile Jackson McAlister; her brothers, Joe, Jack, and Jimmy McAlister; and her sister, Joyce Munford.
Janice will be remembered for her sweet spirit, her laughter, her love for her family, and the warmth she brought into the lives of those who knew her. Though she will be deeply missed, the love and memories she leaves behind will forever remain in the hearts of her family and friends.
She was loved beyond words and will be missed more than words can say.
Visitation will be Thursday, November 5, 2026 from 9:00am ~ 11:00am with the Celebration of Life at 11:00am and the burial to follow. Hermitage Funeral Home.
