Janice Sue Mayes, 69, of Washington, passed away at 6:58 pm Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Jasper Memorial Hospital in Jasper, Indiana.
She was born June 8, 1951 in Washington, Indiana to Woodrow and Irene (Taylor) Russell. Janice was a homemaker and a Christian. She was an avid Indiana University fan and enjoyed her family.
Surviving are her husband Donald Mayes whom she married August 20, 1976; her children Sheila Guy and her companion James Baker of Washington, Rhonda Clark and her husband Eric of Montgomery, Tina Mayes of Missouri, and Davida Wilson and her husband Chris of Washington; her siblings Ronnie Russell of Petersburg, Gayle Kirkpatrick, Susie Kendall, Terry Russell, and Marilyn Schwartz all of Washington; along with several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren whom she loved dearly.
Preceding her in death were her parents; a son Scotty O’Connor, siblings Noble “Butch” Russell, Woody Russell, Beverly Cutshall, Jack Russell, Harold “Inky” Russell, and Sharon Bryer; a grandson Seth Coy; and a great-great grandchild Zoe Hillman
Public graveside services will be at 11:30 am Tuesday, January 5, 2020 at New Veale Creek Cemetery. Private family viewing will be held from 10:00 am until 11:00 am Tuesday. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family toward funeral expenses. Online memories may be shared with Janice’s family and friends at www.goodwinsieversfh.com.
Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home is honored to assist the Mayes family with arrangements.
