She previously worked as an Activities Director at nursing homes and assisted living facilities and enjoyed working with the elderly. She enjoyed crafts, finding deals at thrift stores, gardening, and walking her dog, Daisy. Janice was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Port St. John.
She is survived by her husband of 10 years, David Claiborne; two sons: Collin Leidy (Jennifer) of Lakeland and Brent Leidy (Molly) of Georgia; four stepchildren: Michael Claiborne of Satellite Beach, Michelle Gutierrez (Rudy) of Waxahachie, TX, Matthew Claiborne of Waxahachie, TX, Mark Claiborne of Jacksonville, FL, brother, Ken Welter (Sylvia); and four grandchildren: Aubrey, Jase, Zoey, and Noah.
The funeral service will be held Friday, February 17, 2017 at 10AM at Brevard Memorial Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Brevard Memorial Park.