Janice R. Witham

Janice Ruth Witham

67, of Arcadia, IN, died Monday, August 1, 2011 at Riverview Hospital. She was born October 17, 1943 at Westfield, IN to John "Jack" William and Mary Ruth (Watson) Gray.

She was a graduate of Westfield High School Class of 1961 and of Indiana Business College. Jan, as she was affectionately known, worked for the Hamilton Heights School Corporation for 32 years. She first worked as a librarian at the Cicero Elementary School, then was a secretary at Hamilton Heights Middle School, and lastly was the registrar/secretary at Hamilton Heights High School. She also had coached a girls softball team for several years.

Jan loved to crochet and read, but above all she enjoyed her grandchildren, especially supporting them at their sporting events. She was a collector of antiques, that she often refinished, and Longaberger Baskets. She was an avid bowler and participated in numerous national tournaments across the United States. She was inducted into the Tipton Bowling Association Hall of Fame and is a member of WIBC and USBC

She married Vance "V.E." Witham on August 26, 1964. He survives her. Also surviving is a son, Anthony "A.J." (Paula) Witham of Arcadia, IN and a daughter, Joy A. (Daniel) Kerfoot of Arcadia, IN, a sister, Judy Belt of Galveston, IN, seven grandchildren: Joelle Kerfoot, Jackson Kerfoot, T.J. Witham, Karly Witham, Sierra Witham, Darcy Witham and Sophie Witham.

Preceding her in death in addition to her parents is a son, Jan Eugene Witham, and two brothers, Jackie Gray and Jim Gray.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 5, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the Arcadia Chruch of the Brethren, with visitation on Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., also at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Hamilton Heights Educational Foundation. Arrangements are entrusted to Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel . Online condolences may be sent to:

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