Janice Lorraine Adkisson
Funeral services for Janice Lorraine Adkisson, 61, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the Rose Chapel of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Adkisson passed away at 2:52 a.m., Thursday, July 17, 2025, at her home.
She was born on October 3, 1963, in Rota, Spain, to George and Barbara Anson Hurd. One of four children, she grew up with her siblings David, Helen, and James (Jimmy) Hurd. Her father, a Petty Officer 1st Class in the United States Navy, moved the family to several locations before settling in West Plains, Missouri, in 1975. Janice graduated from West Plains High School in 1981. On November 26, 1982, Janice married Dennis Adkisson, joining the Adkisson family with love and warmth. Together, they raised two daughters, Mandi Graham (husband, Brandon Graham) and Jodi Adkisson. They were blessed with two granddaughters, Mallorie and Lillian, who brought immense joy to Janice’s life. She was a devoted dog-mom to Daisy, and also adored her three grand-dogs – Macie, Chief, and Ranger – who filled her home with love and joyful spirits. Janice was a committed member of the United Free Will Baptist Church for many years before finding her spiritual home at Faith Chapel. Her faith was a guiding light throughout her life, exemplified by her kindness, compassion, and unwavering support of friends and family.
Janice was preceded in death by her beloved grandparents, George and Francis Hurd and Wilfred and Esther Anson, her parents, George and Barbara Hurd, her father-in-law, Ernest Adkisson, her stepfather-in-law, Donald Holt, brothers, David and Jimmy Hurd, sister-in-law, Sheila Adkisson, and nephew, Roy Glen Sexton, Jr.
She is lovingly remembered and survived by her devoted husband, Dennis; daughter, Mandi and son-in-law, Brandon, daughter, Jodi; granddaughters, Mallorie and Lillian; mother-in-law, Eudene Holt; sisters-in-law, Venita Fritz (and husband, Joe), Geneva Andrews (and husband, Gordon); brother-in-law, Glennis Adkisson; and numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends who will forever cherish her memory.
Janice’s life was a testament to faith and family. She will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Visitation will be held prior to the service, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Saturday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Glenwood School and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.