Janice A. Chevalier

1923 - 2016

Chevalier Janice A. Chevalier, age 92, of Columbus, Ohio joined her beloved husband Joe in the company of the Lord on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. She died peacefully at Riverside Methodist Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Janice was born on December 27, 1923 in Gallia County, Ohio. She was the daughter of Verner and Enabelle (Martt)Adkins. She married Joe in Columbus on April 10, 1954 and together shared their life for 48 years. Janice graduated from Mercerville High School in 1942. She attended office training in Columbus, worked 14 years at Sears Northland and with John Wright at Wright Hearing Aids for over 30 years. Janice was a member of Maize Manor United Methodist Church. Janice loved her family dearly and enjoyed making so many special memories for them whether it was family vacations, homemade Barbie clothes for Christmas or cinnamon rolls made from scratch for dessert. She enjoyed following NASCAR and numerous sporting events. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed more than words can say. In addition to her parents Janice was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Chevalier, step-mother Macel Adkins and a brother Bruce Adkins. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie (Bill) Whaley, Fredericktown, OH, Pam (John) Hanna, Columbus, OH, Kim (Wayne) Salsgiver, Galloway, OH, Tammy (Steve) Bailey, Columbus, OH; 11 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, sister, Vicki McGuire, numerous nieces and nephews and her canine companion, Oreo. Family will receive friends Monday, March 28, 2016 from 5-8 p.m. at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Rd., where a funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Kingwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Franklin County Humane Society or Worthington Special Olympics. Online condolences may be made to www.schoedinger.com