Janice (Sholley) Williams

Janice D. Williams, 73, of Newton died on Sunday, May 17, 2020, at MercyOne Newton Medical Center.  A private family service will be held at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory.  Memorials to Janice’s family (checks made payable to Bill Williams) may be mailed to the funeral home.

Janice, the daughter of Clifford Loren and Addie Marguerite (Hollon) Sholley, was born on November 12, 1946 in Kirksville, Missouri. Her family later moved to Iowa where she was united in marriage with Jack Williams on June 21, 1964 in Colfax.  They made their home in Newton where Janice was a homemaker.  She enjoyed puzzle books, playing bingo, and going fishing. 

Janice is survived by her children, Gloria Williams of Des Moines, Bill Williams of Newton, and David Williams of Newton; four grandchildren, Amanda (Carlos) Cano, Marty Miller, Brian Williams, and Michael David Williams; her 16 great-grandchildren; and brother, Buck Sholley of Des Moines.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jack Williams; son, Jerry Williams; two sisters, Rosemary Hoag and Donna Buehler; and brother, Darrell Sholley, Sr. 

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