Janice A Dorton, age 87, of Glouster, Ohio, passed away January 20, 2023, at Hickory Creek Nursing Home, The Plains, Ohio.
Janice was born June 17, 1935, in Redtown, Ohio to Wilbur and Wilma Mills Drake.
Surviving are her son, James Dorton of Glouster; daughter, Linda Cox of Redtown; granddaughters, Lisa and Mark Ridenour of Columbus, and Kelly and Mike Roach of Lindsey; grandsons, Cory Dorton of Albany and Brady Dorton of Albany; 10 great-grandsons; 2 great-great-grandsons; sister, Betty Roberts of Glouster; special friend, Cleo Graham; and special person Melissa Dorton.
Janice was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leo F. Dorton; daughter, Brenda Sue Dorton; brothers, Robert, Gary, Donald, Wilbur, and John Drake; and son-in-law, William Cox.
Graveside services were held at 1:30 P.M., Tuesday January 24, 2023, at the Taylor Ridge Cemetery in Glouster, Ohio with Chaplain Jimmy Blackwell officiating.
Arrangements are by the Brown Funeral Home, Murray City, Ohio.
The family wishes to thank the Ohio Health Hospice staff, especially Janet and Larissa.