On the afternoon of December 31, 2020, our beloved Janice Arlene Gentry went to be
with her Heavenly Father.
Janice was born to Kenneth and Hazel Horne on April 20, 1937, in Alameda, California.
She graduated from Fresno High School in 1954.
Janice met the love of her life, her husband, Raymon Gentry through a mutual friend in
November of 1955 when he was home on a brief leave from the service. They were
married on June 29, 1957, and went on to have three children, Jacqueline, Brenda, and
Jeremy. Due to husband Ray’s career, they moved 17 times. At each move they
became active in their local church, singing in the choir, and hosting Bible Studies and
fellowship events. In several locations, they even helped start new churches.
Throughout her life, she held an unwavering faith in God that she shared with those
around her.
Possessing a servant’s heart, Janice faithfully cared for her family and friends through
her cooking and baking. She enjoyed traveling and went on over 60 cruises with friends
and family. Furthermore, she was fond of playing cards because it gave her a chance to
socialize with those she loved.
Janice is preceded in death by her parents Kenneth and Hazel Horne, and her beloved
brothers Jeremiah and Kenneth.
She is survived by her loving husband, Raymon Gentry of Canton, Georgia; caring
daughters Jacquie and son-in-law Brad Hinds of Arroyo Grande, California and Brenda
and son-in-law Anthony Esparza of Milton, Georgia; beloved son Jeremy Gentry of
Venice, Florida; four adoring grandsons, Andrew and his wife, Chelsea Esparza,
Jonathan Hinds, Ryan Esparza, and Matthew Esparza; sister Faith Moranville of Des
Moines, Iowa; as well as many sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces, and nephews.
A private graveside service will be held at Fresno Memorial Gardens on Saturday,
January 9, 2021, at 1 PM. There will be a Celebration of Life Service at a later date after
the pandemic is resolved.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that you consider a donation in Janice’s name to
Gideons International by visiting gideons.org/donate or to the Pancreatic Cancer Action
Network at pan.can.org.
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