Janice Elaine

Taylor

Janice Elaine Taylor was born December 19,1946 in Toledo, Ohio to Smith and Jessie (Fowler) Frierson. Janice was 7 years old when her mother passed; after the passing of her mother Janice's father married Dorothy Thurston, who played a significant role in Janice's upbringing. Janice attended school at St. Phillips and Robinson Jr. High, she graduated from Scott High School.

Janice married the love of her life, Leonard Taylor in December of 1968. Leonard and Janice moved to Los Angeles, California in 1973 where they resided until returning to Toledo in 2016. Janice was a devoted wife who adored and spent ample time with her husband.

Janice confessed Christ at an early age, she attended Ascention Lutheran Church in Toledo, Ohio. Janice loved the Lord, she'd often quote scriptures and without hesitation share her testimony about what the Lord has done for her.

Janice worked various jobs retiring from Boeing Aircraft Manufacturing in Southern California after 33 years, she was currently employed by Honey Baked Ham Company here in Toledo, Ohio. Janice enjoyed singing; in earlier times, she was a member of the group: The Gospel Cordetts; thereafter, she sang backup for Gloria Ann Taylor with the group: The Identities. Janice also delighted in cooking and gardening, taking pleasure in sharing the herbs and vegetables from her garden with others; she was extremely generous and caring, to know her was to love her; she was vibrant, full of life and wisdom, you could always depend on Janice for sound advise.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents: Smith and Jessie (Fowler) Frierson, step-mother: Dorothy (Frierson) Liddell, brother: Edward Frierson, nephew: Ricardo Doyle who she and her husband raised like their own and by her precious dog Sach.

Janice leaves to cherish her memory her loving husband of 57 years, Leonard Taylor, sisters: Nancy Jamison, Linda Dai're, Wanda Daniels and Cedonia Frierson, brother: Rodney Frierson, sister in-laws: Doris Johnson, Juanita Taylor of Maryland, Clarissa (Roscoe) Gibson and Lisa Ann Taylor both of Arizona, brother in law: Terry Powell (Sarah), nieces: Angel Jenneford and Sharon Doyle, two which she and her husband raised like their own, Ebony Daniels, Trina Sims, Trillann Taylor-Minor, Shanna Williams, Nyesha Berger and Kathy Taylor, one who Janice treated like a daughter and who was there by her side assisting with her care from the beginning to the end, nephews: Angelo Dai're, Scotty Frierson, a very special nephew: Andrew Taylor - Kipp, who also stayed by Janice's side caring for her, special friends: Jackie Moore and Ruthel Noble and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.