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Janice Ann Champion

December 6, 1939 - September 10, 2008
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Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
Monday 1/1

Janice Ann Champion, 73, of Luling, Louisiana, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2008, in Midland, Texas. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Luling, Louisiana with Rev. Todd M. Hallman and Rev. Dale Seal, officiating. Interment will follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in St. Rose, Louisiana.Janice was born December 6, 1934, in Beaumont, Texas to Ruth and Leslie Lewis. She grew up and graduated from high school in Kermit. She married Ross L. Champion on May 10, 1952 in Kermit. During their married life, they lived in Graham and Tyler, Texas and Hobbs, New Mexico. They lived in Luling, Louisiana for the last 40 years. Janice raised 4 daughters and sewed and cooked wonderfully. Her grandkids were number one in her life. Her faith was very strong. She was very outgoing and loved to travel. She enjoyed playing cards and dominoes. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Luling, Louisiana.Survivors include husband, Ross Champion of Luling, Louisiana; daughter and son-in-law, Marcia and Jesse Newton of Houma, Louisiana; daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Lee Ivanhoe of Midland, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Theresa and Tom Discavage of Lancaster, Pennsylvania; daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Patrick Wright of La Place, Louisiana; brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Janie Lewis of Jackson, Mississippi; 14 grandchildren, Jess Newton, Christine Newton Bonvillian, Elizabeth Ivanhoe, Katherine Ivanhoe, Tracy Ivanhoe, Thomas Moore, Josh Discavage, Cole Discavage, David Discavage, Andrew Discavage, Michael Wright and Leslie Wright; great grandchild, Jake Bonvillian; and nephews, Guy Lewis and Chad Lewis. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society, 2304 W Wadley AVE, Midland, TX 79705 or to Hospice of Midland, PO Box 2621, Midland, TX 79702.Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Midland. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,

Service
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home
3800 N. Big Spring St
Midland, Texas 79705
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Monday 1/1

Janice Ann Champion, 73, of Luling, Louisiana, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2008, in Midland, Texas. Funeral services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Luling, Louisiana with Rev. Todd M. Hallman and Rev. Dale Seal, officiating. Interment will follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens in St. Rose, Louisiana.Janice was born December 6, 1934,Continue Reading

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Katie Ivanhoe left a message on November 30, -0001:
Hi Nan, I just wanted you to know how much you mean to me and always will. Your strong and fighting spirit is an inspiration to my life. I hope that someday I can become the wife, mother, and grandmother that you were to all of us. I will miss you so much but look forward to the day when I will see you again! Love you always and forever. Kate
Liz Ivanhoe left a message on November 30, -0001:
Nanny, I am so thankful that God let me spend some time with you before he called you home. I am so proud to be one of your grandaughters. I will love you always!
Lee Ivanhoe left a message on November 30, -0001:
Janice, you have been a great mother-in-law and very special to our family. We will miss you, but we know you are in a better place without pain and suffering. We rejoice in your victory !!!!! Love Always, Lee
Michael P. Wright left a message on November 30, -0001:
I love you Nanny. You have been a major influence in my life and you continue to do so. You were an amazing person and God is lucky to have you as another angel in heaven. Please watch over all of us. I will never forget you, you will be in my heart forever. I can't wait until the day we are re-united. I know everything will be ok and you aren't suffering anymore. Rest In Peace my Angel I Love You
Sue and Bob Diller left a message on November 30, -0001:
Janice, you are forever in our hearts and prayers. We will miss you and the good times and laughter that you brought with your visits to our neck of the woods. Your family is very special to us. .We love you and are proud to have you in our lives.
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Lois Daniel Patrick left a message on November 30, -0001:
You indeed had a heart of gold that touched everyone. I wish we could have been closer in our later years but I always knew you were there for everyone who ever knew you. Kindness does not do justice to describe Janice. It is so sad to see you go but God was waiting and you had to go. I will always miss you.
Jay Cooper left a message on November 30, -0001:
I have known Mrs. Champion since I was a child and she was always a really sweet lady. The great family and children she raised reflects how wonderful of a person she was.
Nancy and Loyce Reid left a message on November 30, -0001:
God saw you getting tired,and a cure was not to be.so he put his arms around you and whispered come to me. With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away, although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, he only takes the best.
Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory left a message:
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