Janice Marie Edwards

Born February 24, 1943 in Bowling Green, Ohio to Russell and Mary Edwards, they relocated to Tucson Arizona in 1959 where she graduated from Amphitheater High School in 1961. Soon after, she met and married John W. Caruso in 1964. While a bookkeeper in her professional life, her best work was as a homemaker and mother.

She is survived by her children, John E. Caruso, Lisa Hall, Angela Wells and Gina Stout. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Miranda and Andrew Springer, Ryan and Emily Wells.

She is preceded in death by her parents and brother, William L. Edwards.

Under the direction of Reverend Bill Blanton of Phoenix, chapel services will be held on February 23, 2013 at 10am at East Lawn Palms Mortuary & Cemetery (5801 E. Grant Rd Tucson, AZ). All funeral arrangements are made by East Lawn Palms, where she will be laid to rest.

In lieu of flowers, please provide any memorial donation to Elder Care and More at 7431 E. Lakeside Dr Tucson, AZ 85730.

To those at Elder Care who always gave of them selves in providing compassionate care, unconditional love and dedicated attention to our mother, we would never be able to express our sincerest appreciation. You will always be highly regarded.

To Sally at Soulistic Hospice, your soft approach in helping us cope with our inevitable loss is immeasurable. For tending to her innumerable medical needs and the countless volunteers who came in and read, sang songs and did crossword puzzles are an absolute credit to your profession. We appreciate all you did for our mother.

Our. Beloved. Mom.