Janice Reames Obituary Janice Turner Reames January 25, 1950 － March 3, 2024 Boykins － Janice Marie Turner Reames, 74, passed away March 3, 2024 in Courtland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born and raised in Roanoke Rapids, NC, she was the youngest of ten children born to the late James Oscar Turner and Helen Parks Turner. She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Henry Wayne Reames and his parents, Gladys and Ruth Reames. Janice was a graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School and of Mitchell‚Äôs Beauty Academy. She was a retired Special Education Para professional, car and bus driver, custodian, and cafeteria staff for Southampton County Public Schools for 26 years, retiring in 2016. Janice loved working with all of the children and considered them her own. She was a member of the Tarrara Woman‚Äôs Club and the Branchville Volunteer Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary. Left to cherish her memory are her two daughters, Kristie Marie Reames Ward and Kelly Ruth Reames Jarratt (Michael); four grandchildren, Brandon Ward and Cole, Kelsey, and Camden Jarratt; a brother-in-law, Bobby Reames; and family. A Funeral Service will be held at 11AM Thursday, March 7, 2024 in Wright Funeral Home in Franklin with Pastor Michael Baugham officiating. The burial will follow in Beechwood Cemetery in Boykins. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to Boykins Vol. Fire and Rescue. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Mar. 5, 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Janice-Reames 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/janice-reames-obituary?id=54535674 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Janice Marie Turner Reames, 74, passed away on 3 March 2024. Born on 25 January 1950 in Roanoke Rapids, NC, she was a retired Special Education Paraprofessional for Southampton County Public Schools. She was predeceased by her husband Henry Wayne Reames and is survived by two daughters and four grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A funeral service was held on 7 March 2024 at Wright Funeral Home in Franklin, with Pastor Michael Baugham officiating. Burial followed in Beechwood Cemetery in Boykins. The family received friends on 6 March at the funeral home. Memorial donations were suggested to Boykins Vol. Fire and Rescue. ### The Edited Obituary Janice Turner Reames 25 January 1950 - 3 March 2024 Boykins - Janice Marie Turner Reames, 74, passed away 3 March 2024 in Courtland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Born and raised in Roanoke Rapids, NC, she was the youngest of ten children born to the late James Oscar Turner and Helen Parks Turner. She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Henry Wayne Reames and his parents, Gladys and Ruth Reames. Janice was a graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School and of Mitchells Beauty Academy. She was a retired Special Education Paraprofessional, car and bus driver, custodian, and cafeteria staff for Southampton County Public Schools for 26 years, retiring in 2016. Janice loved working with all of the children and considered them her own. She was a member of the Tarrara Womans Club and the Branchville Volunteer Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary. Left to cherish her memory are her two daughters, Kristie Marie Reames Ward and Kelly Ruth Reames Jarratt (Michael); four grandchildren, Brandon Ward and Cole, Kelsey, and Camden Jarratt; a brother in law, Bobby Reames; and family. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM Thursday, 7 March 2024 in Wright Funeral Home in Franklin with Pastor Michael Baugham officiating. The burial will follow in Beechwood Cemetery in Boykins. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday in the funeral home and suggests that memorial donations be made to Boykins Vol. Fire and Rescue. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Janice Marie Turner Reames | |---------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | Age | 74 | | Birth | 25 January 1950; Roanoke Rapids, NC | | Death | 3 March 2024; Courtland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |----------------------------|----------------------|-------------------------| | Janice Marie Turner Reames | Decedent | Boykins, Virginia | | Henry Wayne Reames | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | James Oscar Turner | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Helen Parks Turner | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Kristie Marie Reames Ward | Child | Unknown | | Kelly Ruth Reames Jarratt | Child | Unknown | | Michael Jarratt | Son-in-law | Unknown | | Brandon Ward | Grandchild | Unknown | | Cole Jarratt | Grandchild | Unknown | | Kelsey Jarratt | Grandchild | Unknown | | Camden Jarratt | Grandchild | Unknown | | Bobby Reames | Brother-in-law | Unknown | | Gladys Reames | Predeceased In-law | -- | | Ruth Reames | Predeceased In-law | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Graduate of Roanoke Rapids High School 2. Graduate of Mitchells Beauty Academy 3. Retired Special Education Paraprofessional for Southampton County Public Schools 4. Worked as car and bus driver, custodian, and cafeteria staff for Southampton County Public Schools 5. 26-year career with Southampton County Public Schools, retiring in 2016 6. Member of the Tarrara Womans Club 7. Member of the Branchville Volunteer Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary 8. Youngest of ten children ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | |------------|----------------------------------------------|------------ | | Legacy.com | Wright Funeral Home and Crematory , Franklin | 5 March 2024 |