Janis Grace Gaines Singleton

Janis Grace Gaines Singleton, 67, of Midland passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 from a lengthy illness. She was born on March 21, 1947 to Arlie H. Gaines and Georgia L. (Bowers) Gaines in Lamesa, Texas. She attended and graduated from Lamesa High School followed by Business School.She was preceded in death by both of her parents, Arlie H. and Georgia L. Gaines, sister, Theresa E. Blackstock, and her rescued pup, Lizzie.Left behind to cherish her memories are her longtime friend, James Ronald Dean; her daughters, Lesley Caughron (Jimmie) and Stayci Jones (Richard); nieces, Cori Armstead (Kris) and Midi Green (Curtis); grandchildren, Kendal, Nicole, Madelaine, Tabatha, and Tommy; great-grandchildren, Adam, Abby, Cal-el, Jaydyn, and Remmy; great-nephews and niece, Kyle, Kameron, and Kelsey; many other friends and family; and her two rescued puppies, Tinker and Sophie.At her request, a celebration of life will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at the American Legion Post 19, 501 Veterans Airpark Lane, Midland, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her name to the Lone Star SPCA, 4200 N. Fairgrounds Road, Midland, Texas 79705. ,