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Janice McCrory Obituary
Jena - Janice Elizabeth Morgan McCrory, 76, of Jena, Louisiana, passed from this earth to her heavenly reward on Monday, May 4, following a sudden, short illness.
Born January 23, 1944, in Bay City, Texas, Janice was a graduate of Jena High School, Class of 1962, and received a Bachelor of Arts in education from Louisiana Tech University. A schoolteacher, she devoted much of her life to educating students from elementary to junior high school in such spots as Pensacola and Middleburg, Florida; and at Lajes Field, on the island of Terceira in the Azores, Portugal. She retired from Jena Junior High School in 2007 after teaching there for 16½ years, having twice been named Jena Teacher of the Year and, in 2000, LaSalle Parish Teacher of the Year.
She leaves behind her devoted husband of 54 years, Ralph McCrory. Also left to cherish her memory are her son, Sean Patrick McCrory, of Denton, Texas, and his wife, Cat; daughters Paige Elizabeth McCrory, of Deville, Louisiana, and Kimberly Ilene Lawson, of St. Augustine, Florida, and her husband, Erik; sisters Glenda Bumar, of Jacksonville, Florida, and Melba Ferguson, of Dripping Springs Texas, and her husband, Lonnie; brother, Harland Otis Morgan Jr., and his wife, Joan; six grandchildren; five step grandchildren; and one great-step grandchild.
Janice was preceded in death by her father, Harland Otis Morgan Sr.; mother, Ava Joy Allen Morgan; brother-in-law, Richard Bumar Sr.; and nephew, Richard Bumar Jr.
A private graveside service will be held at the Nolley United Methodist Church cemetery, followed by a Celebration of Life to be announced later.
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Peter Scott
May 4, 2025
This is a date we hate to remember but an angel that we love to remember!!! May her memory bring smiles to our faces and joy to our hearts!!! We miss her every day.
Peter Scott
May 9, 2020
There has never been a sweeter, more gentle or more caring woman than than our Janice. She was taken from us way before her time but will live on with us every day in our memories. RIP my friend. Ill miss you.
Angie Bumar
May 9, 2020
I love you Aunt Janice. I remember going on trips with and my cousins and how much fun they were . You were always so sweet and kind to me. You are loved and in my heart forever. Your niece, Angie Bumar.
Glenda Bumar
May 8, 2020
My baby sister was and still is my eternal soul mate, I love her with all my heart and soul, and will so miss our phone visits. I loved her catching me up with her precious family that she loved so much. She is one in a million and her goodness and kindness was constant for everyone. She made me a better person with her undying faith and concern for everyone she knew. Rest in peace Sister...in my heart forever...
Jodie Crooks
May 7, 2020
She was the sweetest woman. She was always so bubbly and cheerful. I will miss her. I will be praying for Mr. McCrory and all the family.
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