Janie Lee (Fulmore) Willis Obituary
The family announces the passing of Janie Lee (Fulmore) Willis (Utica, New York) on August 20, 2026. Janie, born on August 24, 1942, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Janie Lee (Fulmore) Willis or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Booker T. Fulmore and Bertha Fulmore (McClam); her siblings, Robert Fulmore, Eli Fulmore and Verdell Fowler (James); and her in-laws, Tommy, Curtis, Joe, Margaret, James, Shelly, Mozella, Ella and Blanche.
She is survived by: her children, Vernita Wright, Viola Willis, Rodney Willis, Cynthia Nelson, Janice Willis-Elliott (Lawrence Sr.) and Amon Willis (Gloria Acevedo-Willis); her grandchildren, Paul Wright Jr., Javonda Mackins, Jonesá, Jermaine McCarthy, Jose Montanez, Jamon Montanez, Freda Farley, Freddy Farley, Jennifer, Harold Nelson, Malcolm Nelson, Lawrence Elliott Jr., Maya Elliott, Amon Willis Jr., Zoriah Willis and Malainah Elliott; her great grandchildren, Quadeera, Vaniah, Gyia, Jasmine, Rijah, Kimora Lee, Rijanna, Amara, Amon III, Amaya, Janie, Sophia and Jah; her great great grandchildren, Siul, Gabriel, Anthony Jr., Skai, Jamaal, Ai'Lon, Nevaeh, Christian, Mo'Lanni, Caleb, Cameron and Cairo; her brothers, Joe Fulmore and Thomas Fulmore (Katie); her in-laws, Fannie Fulmore, David Willis (Lorraine), Clarence, Mable Willis, Johnny and Doris Willis; and her extended family, Nathaniel, Gloria Price, Deborah Minor, Mary and Ezell Hawkins. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.
