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.
SUSAN BARTON
July 21, 2025 @ 5:12 pm
Sorry to hear about Janice. I graduated high school her so sweet to everyone. Kind from the inside out. Prayers for peace and comfort in your tim of loss.
Anna Brauer
July 23, 2025 @ 10:16 am
Dennis im so sorry to hear bought you loss of your sweet Janice no I don’t know what your going through but I do no what it is like to lse your soulmate
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
July 21, 2025 @ 7:15 pm
Dennis and Adkisson Families, and Geneva/Gordon Andrews,
My Deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing of Janice. After she moved here in 1975 we were classmates and friends with the Class of 1981. Janice was a fun loving individual and always had a wonderful sense of humor, loved her smile, and her laughter which could Brighten your day! She was kind and caring of those she knew too. She will be greatly missed! I will be keeping all of you in my daily prayers and thoughts. May God provide each of you comfort, strength, encouragement, and peace. May God bless each one of you.
In Christian Love,
Mrs. Amber(Cozort)Redburn
Melinda (Burgess) King
July 21, 2025 @ 8:35 pm
So very sorry to hear this news. She was a big presence in a pint sized frame. May your memories bring you comfort.
Beverly Dye
July 22, 2025 @ 4:27 am
Some glad morning when this life is over I’ll fly away. Fly away Penelope. I’ll see you on the other side. Until then……..
Tammy Jones
July 22, 2025 @ 4:19 pm
Dennis I am so sorry for your loss. Janice was such a testimony to her faith. Yet such a shock to know she has left you. Your family is in my prayers.
Vicky (Flood) & Larry Grisham
July 26, 2025 @ 10:40 am
Dennis and family, our sincere condolences for your loss of Janice. I had so much fun working with her at the One Dollar Shop by Wendy’s. And when you, Dennis, called trying to buy an electric can opener for a dollar, it was Janice’s laughter in the background that gave away your identity! LOL. May your memories of her and prayers for comfort get you through this difficult time.
Victoria Lawrence
August 7, 2025 @ 12:23 am
Dennis and family,
Sorry for your loss. Janice was one of my Mom’s favorite people in this entire world. She showed up everyday with kind words and always went out of her way to make my Mom feel loved. She always went up and beyond what the job required and never treated my Mom as a client. She was a friend.
Victoria Lawrence