Janyce Kay Evans of the Gower Convalescent Home and formerly of Lathrop, Missouri, and Urbandale, Iowa, went to be with her lord and savior Thursday, June 30, 2022, at the age of 77.
She was born on April 17, 1945, in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Alvin and Ruth Potthast.
Janyce was a loving and compassionate person who enjoyed helping others. When she was a child, she enjoyed singing, roller skating and riding horses.
She was a hairstylist for all of her adult life and loved making people feel beautiful.
Janyce loved traveling, especially to Florida. She also enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and her dogs.
Janyce is preceded in death by her father, Alvin Potthast; mother, Ruth Potthast; husband, Jack Evans; and her sister, JoAnne DeYoung.
She leaves behind a daughter, Laura (Chris) Fine of Lathrop, Missouri, and a son, Steven Smith, of Perry; grandchildren, Megan Fine, Maressa (Micah) Marrs, Nathan Fine and Brendan Fine; great-grandchild, Marci Marrs; nephew, Jeff (Jamie) DeYoung; niece, JayAnne Deyoung; and many great nieces; great nephews; and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Fruedenthal Hospice in care of the Stith Funeral Home in Lathrop. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Sunday, July 10 at the funeral home. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, July 11 at the Minburn United Methodist Church in Minburn. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Minburn.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Stith Funeral Home in Lathrop at 816-740-4658. Online guestbook at www.stithfamilyfunerals.com
