Janice Catherine Smith White

Janice Catherine Smith White obituary, El Campo, TX

Janice Catherine Smith White

Janice Smith White Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Triska Funeral Home - El Campo on Nov. 3, 2025.

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Janice Catherine Smith White, 72, of El Campo, passed away November 2, 2025. She was born on January 25, 1953 in Wharton to the late William and Jocelyn Rod Smith. Janice was a homemaker.
She is survived by her children, Wesley White, Christy (Joseph) Balderas and Jennifer (Brian) Gauna, all of El Campo; ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters, Christine Smith and Laurie (James) Rice, both of El Campo and brother, Tony (Tammy) Smith of Wharton.
Janice was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 54 years, Willard "Danny" White and brother, Dennis Smith.
Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 5 at Triska Funeral Home. A Rosary will be recited at 2 p.m. with the funeral service immediately following with Deacon Larry Hoelscher officiating. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Memorial Park Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Brian Gauna, Joseph Balderas, Angel Guzman, Kyle Smith, Rhett Moller and Kacen Moller.

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