Mary "Janice" Coventry's Obituary
Decatur-Mary “Janice” Coventry, 74, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2016 in her home.
Janice was born June 12, 1942 in North Little Rock, Arkansas, the daughter of JW and Liza (Izora) Starky. She was previously employed as a line supervisor with Akorn Pharmaceutical. Janice was a member of Life Foursquare Church and enjoyed traveling, cake decorating, and shopping. She married William A. Coventry Sr. December 22, 1956. He preceded her in death May 18, 2008.
Janice leaves behind her son William A. Coventry Jr. and wife Cindy of Orlando, Florida, daughters Lela Kirgan of Decatur, Linda Augustine and husband Michael of Pennsauken, New Jersey, and Lisa McKorkle and husband Tim of Decatur, brother George W. Wilson of Orlando, Florida, thirteen grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one aunt, two nieces, and one nephew.
Janice was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, one sister, and two great-grandchildren.
Services to celebrate Janice’s life will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at Life Foursquare Church, 2954 W Ash Ave, Decatur. Visitation will be from 6-8 PM Monday, January 2, 2017 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the services at the church on Tuesday. Burial will be in Mt. Gilead Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Life Foursquare Church.
The family of Mary “Janice” Coventry is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Video Tribute for Mary “Janice” Coventry: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/2TPJHZSQPZ2WXZ6W
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