She was a homemaker and an active member of Ark of Faith Church. Janie loved her family and friends very much along with cooking for crowds, reading, writing poetry and crafting. She was a small woman with a huge faith and showed the love of Jesus to all she met. Janie was a graduate of Warren High School. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, Don and Larry; four sisters, Betty, Carline, Rece and Faye; two daughters, Rikki Jo and Vikki Lynn; and a nephew, Martin.
Janie married the love of her life, Wayne Nicholson on July 8, 1977. She is survived by her husband; three sons, Brandon and wife Jenn, Travis and wife Sara and Michael and wife Suzey; one daughter, Rachel and husband Allen; one brother, Robert; one sister, Laura and husband Mark; two granddaughters, Jayden and Allie; two grandsons, Drake and Oliver; a host of much loved nieces and nephews; and a collection of adored bonus children and grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 3:30 p.m. Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Ark of Faith Church with Rev. Bruce Hackett officiating. You can sign Janie's guestbook page at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(11)
Nicole Shultz
Hagerman, ID Wednesday, January 11, 2023 My family and I have been privileged to know Janie and to feel like a part of her family. It is only rarely that we meet a person as sweet and generous as Janie, and my heartfelt prayers go out to all her loved ones at this time. Among so many other wonderful gifts, Janie has blessed us all with the knowledge of the eternal peace she is enjoying now, in the presence of Christ.Jim and Brenda gray
Centralia, IL Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Sending love and prayers to the family. Janie was a wonderful lady.Beth Davis
Monticello, AR Monday, January 9, 2023 My thoughts and prayers to each of you. Janie was a wonderful person. She loved us all growing up and treated me with such kindness. I will always have a special place in my heart for her. I pray for comfort and peace. Love ya'llBarbara and Jerry Grable
Corpus christi, TX Monday, January 9, 2023 Our prayers and love to you all. Janie was such fun to be around and always had a smile. She will be missed by many.Vickey L Reynolds
warren,, AR Monday, January 9, 2023 Our lost, is heavens gain, Janie, was a very sweet and good person, will be truly missed, prayers to the family.Cindy and Bob
Clanton, AL Sunday, January 8, 2023 Our hearts and prayers go with you. We may have lost a lovely and wonderful person but Heaven gained a precious Angel. I know she'll be waiting to continue giving her love to all who go to their final rest.Rick Wethington
Centralia, IL Sunday, January 8, 2023 Wayne And family, I'm so sorry for your loss. May God guide you and comfort your hearts.Rickell MCELHENEY Bello
San Antonio, TX Sunday, January 8, 2023 My heart and prayers goes to the Nicholson family.Jennifer Pennington
Hermitage, AR Sunday, January 8, 2023 Janie was so sweet , she will be missed by many ..Tara Ramsey
Olney, IL Sunday, January 8, 2023 I will always have fond memories of all of us at the lake in the summer in Illinois .. Rest in Heaven Aunt JaneDarlene & Donald Savage
Hermitage, AR Sunday, January 8, 2023 We are sure gonna miss this loved one! Janie was family to many and always lived. Prayers to the family for comfort and healing. She will forever be in our hearts.