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Janice Motte Obituary
Jan is remembered as a kind, sweet woman who always looked for the best in everyone. She never had a mean word to say, and her strong Christian outlook was reflected in that same attitude. She was a wonderful wife and mother who just simply radiated warmth and comfort. At the same time, she pushed her children to succeed and helped them along their paths in life. Not only was she a great mother, but she was also a great friend and companion whose smile and laughter lit up the room. She will be remembered by her family and friends as a woman who hated dressing up but loved red roses and the TV show Friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Wilma Wells, and her brother, Jimmy Wells. She is survived by her husband, Jacky, their children Jason (Pamela), Jonathan (Carey), Jessica (Cody), and Janna, and their grandchildren Abbie, Natalie, Keegan, Koltan, and Kentan; and a sister, Susan Wells. There will be an opportunity for visitation from 5 o'clock to 8 o'clock on Tuesday, March 19, at Ridout's Gardendale Chapel, and a private memorial service will be held at a later time for close family and friends.
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Memories and Condolences
for Janice Motte
BRENDA SKALNIK
March 21, 2013
WE WERE SHOCKED TO HEAR OF JAN'S PASSING.SHE WAS A VERY SWEET PERSON & I LOVED HER VERY MUCH.JACKY YOU & YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
March 21, 2013
I was in the same 1974 class with Jan. She was a wonderfully sweet person. I am so sorry for your loss.
Kelly Neely Olsakovsky
March 21, 2013
So very sorry to hear of Jan's passing. You will all be in my prayers.
Elizabeth Tanner
March 21, 2013
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. You will be remembered forever by all those whose lives you touched, either personally or through your children. You will be missed.
Carolyn Huguley
March 21, 2013
Praying for you.
March 21, 2013
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Suzanne Light
March 21, 2013
So sorry to hear of the passing of Jan. She was always such a sweet spoken person and so kind. I know she will be greatly missed.
Class of 1974
Suzanne Reaid Light
March 20, 2013
Jacky & Family,
John and I are saddened to hear about your wife, mother, and friend. I always remembered Jan as being such a sweet lady. Our prayers are for the Lord to give you and your family the strength you'll need through this very difficult time. Rely solely on the Lord to give you the comfort that you will need.
John & Sandy Allinder Washington
Vicki Allen
March 20, 2013
Jacky and Family, I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Debra Averette Coker
March 19, 2013
So sorry to learn about Jan's passing..too late after finding out to come and pay respects to her and her family. We were friends and classmates of '74 and she was a sweet person and the ideal "Southern Belle"..Heaven has been blessed with her arrival. Prayers and strength sent to all of family.
Connie Bowers
March 19, 2013
Jan was a wonderful person who was very kind to me and my family. My son is a good friend of her daughter, Jana, and she treated him and us very well. She went out of her way to make you feel good, and it meant a lot to me. My thoughts and prayers are with Jana and Jacky during this difficult time. Connie Bowers
Nan Jacobs
March 19, 2013
Jacky, you were so lucky to have Jan as your wife. She was an angel on earth and her beauty will be sorely missed. I am so sorry for your loss and will hold you and your family close in prayer. May the peace of The Lord be with you and yours during this difficult transition.
March 19, 2013
Offering my deepest condolences during this difficult time....Ps 46:1, "God is for us a refuge and strength. A help that is readily found in times of distress." May you find comfort by drawing close to God and may the love of family and friends along with God's word the Bible strengthen you.
Dianne Hall
March 18, 2013
Jacky and family, my prayers are with you and your family; and Susan Wells. May God give you comfort in your sorrow.
Dianne McGuire Hall (friend of Susan)
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