She was born January 13, 1942 to parents John Lester Utley Jr. and Tommye Hillary Utley in Houston, Texas. Janice was a loving mom, meme, sister, aunt, and friend that will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved her. She was truly one of a kind, with a personality larger than life.
She is survived by her daughters; Tami King and husband Tommy, Lauri Kalivoda and husband Kurt, son; Robert Glenn Ethridge Jr., Grandchildren; Ryan King, Rease King, and Kaycee Ethridge, Sister; Cindy Lockman and husband Fred; and her spunky, devoted 4 legged companion, Sophie, of 14 years, as well as a host of numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her brother; Donald Ray Utley.
The family will receive family and friends for visitation September 8, 2017 from 5pm-8pm at Brookside Funeral Home, 13747 Eastex Freeway, Houston, Texas 77039. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at 2:00 pm, in the Family Chapel at Brookside Funeral Home followed by a burial at Brookside Memorial Park.
