Janice Handley's obituary , Passed away on August 4, 2025 in Lakeland, Florida

Janice Handley

September 21, 1937 - August 4, 2025 (87 years old)

Lakeland, Florida

Janice Handley's obituary , Passed away on August 4, 2025 in Lakeland, Florida

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes

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Janice Handley

September 21, 1937 - August 4, 2025 (87 years old)

Lakeland, Florida

Janice Handley Obituary

The world bids farewell to Janice Handley of Lakeland, Florida, departing on August 4, 2025 at the age of 87. Janice leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Coy Woodcock and Evelyn Turner Woodcock. She is survived by: her husband Arthur Handley of Auburndale, FL; her children, Rhonda Nelson (Rick) of Lakeland, FL, John Newbern (Deborah) of Lakeland, FL, Shelda Gary (Jeff) of Polk City, FL, Jimmy Handley (Denise) of Auburndale, FL and Mark Handley of Auburndale, FL; and her sisters, Linda Cruse of Ormond Beach, FL and Bobbie Sowell of Slyvania, GA.. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, and 23 great grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 20th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. Paul Episcopal Church (656 Ave L NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881). A burial will be held on Saturday, September 20th 2025 at the Church Rose Garden.

In Janice's memory, in lieu of flowers, please donate to Good Shepherd Hospice, 3470 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes



Sat

Sep 20

Celebration of life

11:00 AM

St. Paul Episcopal Church
656 Ave L NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881

Sat

Sep 20

Burial

Church Rose Garden

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