Janice Mae Reaves

1942 - 2021

Janice M. Reaves, 79, of Gary, Indiana, passed away on April 8, 2021 in Merrillville, Indiana. Janice, affectionately known as Mima, was born on February 19, 1942 in Farrell, Pennsylvania to the late Reece and Maude Fore. She was a 1960 graduate of Farrell High School. She was formerly employed by the A&P Company and Loblaws. She was a member of First Church of Deliverance in Chicago, Illinois. She married Marion J. Lewis in 1960. To this union, three children were born. In 1976, she married the Rev. Jesse W. Reaves, who preceded her in death. A brother, William Fore and an infant sister also preceded her in death. She is survived by her children, Valerie Lewis of Fort Wayne, Indiana, Gary (Lisa) Lewis of Gary, Indiana, and Yolanda (Alan) Fritz of Parma, Ohio; brother, Alvin Fore of Parma, Ohio; sister, Mattie Miller of Farrell, Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Terrell (Amy) Lewis, Brittany Ingram, Michael Averett Jr., Alric Brown, and Asia Buirse; 10 great grandchildren; devoted caregivers; grandchildren Brandon and Julie Hagan, daughter Savannah Newell, and son Benjamin (Gina) Sanchez; special sister-in-law, Ruth Fore, and a host of loving family and friends. Visitation Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from 9-11a.m. with services to follow at 11a.m. All services at the Guy & Allen Chapel, 2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, Indiana.