Janis L. Honaker, 85 of Washington, went to her heavenly home on Monday, October 19, 2020.
Janis was born in Washington to the late James Bateman and Fern McCord Bateman. She married Otis Honaker on July 2, 1959 and they spent many wonderful years together.
Janis was a devoted member of First Baptist Church and 1954 graduate of Washington High School. She was employed by Washington Community Schools in the Food Service Department for 22 years and enjoyed her job as assistant head cook. Janis loved spending time with her family, traveling, cooking, and gardening flowers. She also was a volunteer in her free time for DCH as a Pink Lady.
Janis is survived by; her loving son, Michael Honaker (Rose Lashley- Honaker); 2 grandsons, Nicholas Honaker (Alyssa), and Johnathan Honaker; 3 great-granddaughters, Hailey Honaker, Hadlynn Honaker, and Skylar Honaker; 2 sisters, Carol Ann Risch and Linda Gould (David).
She was preceded in death by; her parents; husband, Otis Honaker; and a brother-in-law, Dick Risch.
Services will be held at Gill Funeral Home on Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. with visitation from 11:00 A.M. until the time of service. Burial will follow in Sugarland Memory Gardens. You may leave an online condolence at www.gillsince1872.com.
