Janice Anderson Williams' Obituary
Janice Anderson Williams, 83, of Stanfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025, during her short stay at Stanly Manor Rehab Facility.
The family will receive friends on Monday, October 27, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Stanfield. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Rev. Jeff Springer. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Born December 18, 1941, in Stanly County, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Veda Mae Anderson.
Janice is lovingly survived by her children, Michael Lee Bost of Norwood, Terri Leslie (John) of Albemarle, and Becky Preslar (Robert) of Locust; grandchildren, Jonathan Leslie and Macy Preslar; siblings, David Anderson (Diane), Geneva Austin (Jerry), special brother Adam Anderson (Kathy), and Hazel Palmer (Randy); as well as many nieces and nephews who were very special to her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Williams, in 2004, and by siblings Wyndola Godwin, Henry Anderson, and Fred Anderson.
Janice had a joyful and loving spirit. She cherished her family deeply and was known as a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. She found joy in the simple things; gardening, flowers, which was one of her great passions, laughter, sewing, quilting, collecting treasures, and her beloved dog, Ollie. She had a gift for making others feel loved, often through her famous “Janice hugs.” Her faith in her Savior, Jesus Christ, guided her life, and her smile could brighten any room. Janice enjoyed fashion, TV westerns, and QVC, and she was always ready to share her good-natured critiques of others’ outfits.
The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Juanita Norris, Lisa Williams, Kathryn Carpenter and her daughters Deborah and Carrol for their kind care and compassion during Janice’s declining health.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Locust is honorably serving the Williams family.
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