Janice McCowan

Janice McCowan, age 84, went to be with her heavenly father October 8th, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Janice was born January 10th, 1941 in Dean Coal Mining Camp in Norma, Tennessee. Janice was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother who will be deeply missed.

Janice loved to crochet, cross stitch, quilting, playing cards and spending time with her family.

Survivors Include:

Her husband: John Welch – Fort Wayne, Indiana

1 son: Mark McCowan (wife Josie) – Fort Wayne, Indiana

2 daughters: Cindy McCowan – Oneida, Tennessee

Shari Conatser (husband Mike) – Dunkirk, Indiana

Step-son: Paul Welch – Corbin, Kentucky

7 grandchildren: Jennifer, Tony, Nate, Ashley, Jerid, Simone, and Noah

10 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren

2 brothers: Charlie (wife Mary) Botts and Marion Botts

Brother in law: Jerry Welch

Janice was preceded in death by Benton McCowan, daughter Regina McCowan, sister Treva Devoe, sister-in-law Imagene Botts, and her parents Lemuel and Ruby Botts.

Viewing will be held Saturday, October 11th from 12-2 p.m. funeral will follow the viewing at 2 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Burial will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery south of Redkey.

Memorials may be directed to Jay County Cancer Society or Alzheimer’s Association.