Janice Eady

Janice Suzanne Eady, age 71, died at 2:08 pm February 4th, 2026 at Woodland Terrace-Niles, Michigan.

She was born in Detroit and attended school at Electric Light & Ferry Street schools, Niles, Blossomland Learning Center, Berrien Springs, Woodlands Behavioral Healthcare Network, Cassopolis & Gateway Services, and Benton Harbor. A force of nature from birth, Janice was a woman that never met a situation she couldn't escalate or out-argue. But most of all, she was fiercely loved by family and friends.

She is survived by her three brothers, Robert Eady of Lake Frederick, Virginia, Lynn Eady and wife Melanie of West Olive, Michigan, and Douglas Eady and husband Dwayne Trujillo of Santa Fe, New Mexico. There are four nieces and nephews; Katherine of Grand Rapids, Anne Marie of Richmond, VA, and Mitchell of Grand Haven and Bennett of West Olive. Janice was preceded in death by her parents Robert in 2015 and Aileen in 2000, and her sister Denise in 2019.

Janice lived most of her life in Niles at Misty Acres and most recently at Woodland Terrace. She was active in her community, participating in many activities including church, Special Olympics, Niles Association for Exceptional Citizens, and Lovability. She worked at the Niles Walmart and Gateway. A celebratory memorial service will be scheduled later in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to any of the following groups: Special Olympics Michigan 160 68th Street SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548 or Corewell Hospice and Palliative Care 4025 Health Park Lane, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles.