Our Thrive family lost one of THE most truly Sweetest and Caring mentors.  Janice, you were so much more than just an upline or mentor! You were OUR Momma J! You were always there for us, whenever and for whatever we needed. You were not only there to celebrate our UPs, but more importantly there to lift us up when we were at our lowest of lows. Whenever I would get to doubting myself about anything, whether it was Thrive biz related or just life in general you'd always be the one to say "you got this baby girl, you can do anything you set your mind to do, it's already in your heart, so just follow it" You always believed in me even when I didn't believe in myself.  You would always remind me of "my Why".. "Why I wanted to be a Promoter."  You restored my faith in myself each & everytime. I feel truly blessed to have gotten to meet you in person at Thrivepalooza this year! Receiving that Big bear hug showed me how truly genuine and sincere you are. You are a beautiful lady with a beautiful soul and I am going to miss you so much! Heaven truly gained an AMAZING Angel!  Until we meet again in God's Kingdom, rest easy my dear Friend. 💔😭

Janice was a true friend to everyone she came in contact with no matter their differences. I loved our chats about Thrive, Leadership, family, husbands, politics and God. Yes, she was the friend that you could talk about everything with. I am so glad we got to spend trips together in Nashville, New Orleans, Punta Cana, San Francisco and Toronto. She and Bad Larry were always the couple that we spent our time with on every trip. We Love you always and are so proud that you no longer have any pain. Don't worry, we will keep in touch with Larry and be there if he ever needs us. 
We will see you again, 
Suzy and Charles Rathel 

Sweet-as-pie Momma J. I'm not sure I even knew her real name the first few months of joining the Thrive team. It didn't take long to realize why she was referred to as Momma J.- she embodied that term "momma." She ALWAYS had a listening ear and was full to the brim of encouraging words. I know we will all miss her dearly. Thoughts and prayers to everyone whose lives she touched. I know she is shining down on all of us 

Dear Larry,  MomaJ was such a wonderful person and inspiration in my life. Two years ago when my parents both got sick two weeks apart. I had promised a friend that I would be there for her Thrive party. As soon as I walked in moma J said Jodie go home and get some rest.  She knew that I was going on little sleep and a lot of stress. She also said put my business on hold for my family and I did. I’m still Thriving thanks to her support. I just hope that I will be half the leader that she was. I’m blessed to have known her and call her a friend and mentor. Love and prayers for you and your family 
Jodie Roberts Moe

Janice was truly a wonderful person.  She loved deeply and without limits.  She will be missed by all that knew her. I am praying for the Lord’s comfort for her family today and days to come.

I knew her growing up as a kid.. I remember her being a cheerleader.. Ann Marie Darrell...then years leader ship became our pastor’s wife… And was the best pastor’s wife !our children played together… Then years later we reunited through a Thrive.. We went on trips together.. She laughed more The last 10 years than she did the previous 30  years.. Thanks to bad Larry!! And leader ship retreats we always room together… Sometimes we would  laugh and pretend to be asleep so no one would bother us!! When she found the lump this last time she called me and asked me to pray and to tell me she loved me... When we chatted.. recently we talked about our kids.. she truly loved her family!! I will miss our chats! 

OBITUARY

Janice Farris

December 24, 1953 – December 16, 2019

Kilgore Green Funeral Home

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