Janice Evelyn Miles

Janice Evelyn Lester Miles went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 11, 2024. She was born April 10, 1947, daughter to the late James Lester Sr. and Zell Lester. Janice was predeceased by brothers, Benny, Curtis, and Jimmy Lester; sisters, Mildred Memitt, Barbara Kenley, Audrey Underwood, and Ann Morgan. 

Janice leaves behind her husband of 59 years, Claude Miles Jr; sons and daughters-in-law, Claude Miles III (Stephanie), and Tim Miles (Wanda); daughter and son-in-law, Ann Haynes (Dwight). She is also survived by the lights of her life, her grandchildren, Aaron, Trevor, Hannah, Chelsea, Brandyn, Keli, and Sara (JJ Kwolek). She is also survived by her brother, Ronnie (Betty) Lester; and sisters, Iris (Dean) Sowers, Joyce Thompson  (Lloyd); brother-in-law, Kenneth Kenley, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. 

Mom was a lady that wore many hats. There was nothing that she couldn’t do when she decided it needed to be done. She loved all children and treated all of the kids she watched as her own. It was a matter of pride that when she picked the kids up after school that she would be first in line! As a mom she pushed us to be our best, and had our back no matter what, always supporting everything we did. She never missed a game or activity any of us were involved in! 

Per her request there will be no formal services. An informal open house will be scheduled as soon as possible.