Janice Carolyn Box Gleghorn, 90, of Batesville passed away on September 8, 2024.
She was born March 30, 1934, in Violet Hill, Arkansas to Jerry S. Box and Tressie Standerford Box.
She was a 1953 Violet Hill High School graduate and attended Arkansas College. On May 23, 1954, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Johnnie Gleghorn. To this union two children were born, a son Brent and a daughter Jerri.
Janice loved her Lord and was a Central Ave United Methodist Church member for 70 years. She served for many years with her husband as youth director, served on many committees including visitation and missions, and was the food service coordinator for families and events for over 30 years.
In her early years, she taught typing and shorthand at Cushman High. She then began her career with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company as a switchboard operator in Batesville. She later moved to work in the Batesville Telephone Office. Finally, she moved to Arkansas College as the switchboard operator to finish out her work career. Janice was an elegant and classy lady and she was punctual. She loved her family greatly. She enjoyed waterskiing, camping, sewing, and shopping, and was a great cook known for her fried chicken and creamy tacos.
Survivors include her son, Brent (Kim) Gleghorn of Batesville; daughter, Jerri (Scott) Henley of Southside; four grandchildren, Brandi (Brandon) West, Shani (Zach) Doyle, Logan (Taren) Gleghorn, and Claire Gleghorn; six great-grandchildren, Reece West, Gatlin West, Jett Doyle, Talen Doyle, Lainey Gleghorn, and Maggie Gleghorn; one cousin, Bonita Gleghorn of Paragould; one sister-in-law, Sue Gleghorn of Batesville; one brother-in-law, Harold McDonald of West Plains, Missouri; as well as other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Johnnie Gleghorn; and an infant brother.
Pallbearers are Logan Gleghorn, Brandon West, Zach Doyle, Stacy Wright, Robert Wright, and Anthony Gleghorn. Honorary pallbearers will be Spares & Pairs Sunday School Class, members of the Ambassadors Circle, Richard Lewis, Michael Crabtree, and Jack McDonald.
Funeral services will begin at 1:00 pm Friday, September 13, 2024, at Central Ave United Methodist Church with Roger Hook officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 pm Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Memorials may be made in her honor at Central Avenue United Methodist Church, 1205 North Central Ave, Batesville, AR 72501.
