Janice Sue BlackJanice Sue Black, 85, of Warsaw, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, at Lutheran Kosciusko Hospital, Warsaw.
Janice was born Oct. 18, 1937, in Union City, the daughter of William Russell and Neva James Koon. She was united in marriage to Gary Black on April 22, 1989, at the Church of God, Warsaw; he preceded her in 2009.
She was a graduate with the class of 1953 at Madison Township High School in Salamonia. She enjoyed being a sales representative for Avon. She worked at Jane Heyde and retired from Grossnickle Eye Center in Warsaw. She was a faithful member of the Warsaw Church of God.
Janice was a very involved and active grandma and great-grandma. Her calendar was always filled between church events and spending time with her family and friends. She was the most intentional card and letter sender and even though she never thought her words were enough, they were life giving to so many.
Janice will be lovingly remembered by sons, Mark (Kay) Poling and Steve (Shelly) Poling, both of Warsaw; a brother, Robert “Bob” Koon, of Winchester; grandchildren: Amie (Zach) Nelson, Amanda (Jason) Waddle, Mark B. (Amanda) Poling, Kara (Ben) Grubbs, all of Warsaw; and Brice (Stephanie) Poling, of Plymouth. In addition, Janice is survived by 15 great-grandchildren: Reed, Grady, Darline and Waldo Nelson, Kanton, Claire, and Lyla Jane Waddle, Corbin Poling, Dylan and Tinley Grubbs and Steven, Harrison, David, Kate and Jace Poling; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband Gary Black, Janice was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Kay Poling; and sister-in-law, Carolyn Koon.
A visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw. Funeral services in celebration of Janice’s life will begin at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 16 in the funeral chapel with Pastor Tim Kumfer officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
The family kindly request the memorial donations to Steve Bradford Memorial Fund, 102 Market St. Warsaw, IN 46580; or The Foundry, 517 N. Shore Court, Columbia City, IN 46725.
To sign the guestbook or send a condolence to the family please visit www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com.
