Born May 30, 1938 in Austin, Texas, to Roland and Esther Stark, Janice attended and graduated from McCallum High School and was a domestic engineer all her career. Married the love of her life, Melvin H. Barker on May 20,1958. And she is a member of First Baptist Church Wells Branch, Austin, Texas.
Janice is survived by her husband, Melvin; and sons Mel (Dawn) Barker and Gary (Vicki) Barker; grandchildren Jeb (Jennifer) Cash, Stephanie (Avi) Ramos, Kimberly (JT) McCoy, David (Lauren) Barker, and Caitlyn Barker; and 6 beautiful great-grandchildren Kendall, Collin, Avery, Cynthia, Emmersen, and Maverick; a sister, Billie Jean (Booner) Floyd and her only brother, Ralph (Barbara) Stark; add to that many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Jessie Weisser and Margie Davis and other loved family members.
Janice worked hard and never retired as a mother, wife and homemaker. She loved family, people, never met a stranger. Many can say, she was one of the most giving, compassionate and generous individuals you could meet. Janice had such creative talent and a love of many things, including sewing, cooking, gardening, venue styling, creating some of the most beautiful flower arrangements. Sharing her many talents with any who asked and even providing surprises to those who didn’t. Janice had such a big heart; she loved God, her husband, family and friends. Tell her you liked something and she found a way to get it for you. Many share wonderful memories with Janice over her lifetime through playing dominoes or bingo, eating her amazing dishes, fishing and fish-frys on Lake Travis, saving money couponing at all the grocery stores in and around Austin; and swimming in her backyard pool. Janice blessed so many during her life.
Visitation and viewing will be held at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville on Thursday, May 11, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 12, 2017 at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville. She will be laid to rest at Cook-Walden/Memorial Hill Cemetery. Immediately following the graveside service, a reception will be held at First Baptist Church Wells Branch, 15020 N. Interstate 35, Austin, TX 78728
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