Janice Burns Caudill Justice

Janice Burns Caudill Justice, 96, of Kenova, WV passed away Friday, December 9, 2016 at Midland Meadows Senior Living in Ona, WV. Janice was born January 20, 1920 in Charleston, WV a daughter of the late Stephen J. Caudill and Sadie and Harry Riggs. She grew up in Huntington and Pikeville, KY, having graduated from Pikeville High School in 1937. Janice then attended Morehead University, as well as the University of Kentucky before finally earning a Bachelors Degree from Marshall College in 1941. She was a retired teacher from the Wayne County School System, having begun her teaching career at Crum High School, and finally retiring as librarian from Ceredo-Kenova High School in 1985. A talented artist and poet, Janice composed numerous poems for many dear students and colleagues, thus earning her the nickname, "Poetic Justice." An avid and accomplished bowler, she spent much of her leisure time at Ceredo and Colonial Lanes. Janice was an active member of the Kenova Women's Club, and was also a Kentucky Colonel. The oldest living member of the Kenova Presbyterian Church, Janice was a member of the Chancel Choir, served on the Session and was the church treasurer for many years. Our beloved mother was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years, John Estill Justice; one sister, Jean Bernice Caudill Ramsdell. Those left to cherish her memory include four daughters Pam (Mike) Hanlon of Ft. Wayne, IN; Patty Johnson of Ceredo; Lynn (Tom) Knopp of Kenova; and BJ (Charlie) Adkins of Catlettsburg, KY; one sister, Betty Jo Pinson of Huntington and grandchildren Andy (Nancy) Hanlon, Bryan (Jackie) Hanlon, Jamie (Sam) Hampton, Jill Sparks, Leslie (Mike) Ranken, Kevin Pack, Anthony (Rachel) Dishman, Cassandra (Russell) Kerns and seven great grandchildren as well as a host of nieces, nephews and one very dear friend, Ruth Ellen Meredith, of Topeka, KS. The family would sincerely like to thank the staff of Midland Meadows for their care, love and support of Janice and her family. Visitation will be Sunday, December 11, 2016 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Rollins Funeral Home in Kenova. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 12, 2016 at the funeral home with Pastor Scott Byard officiating. Burial will be in Catlettsburg Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted and appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Kenova; the Good Samaritan Center of Kenova or the Celiac Foundation. Online condolences may be expressed at www.rollinsfh.com.