Janice Marie Barnes Short

Janice Marie Barnes Short, of Emporia, Virginia, formerly of Richmond, Virginia passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2014.Janice was born May 29, 1948 and lived a very fruitful and inspiring life. She was blessed with three children and four grandchildren. Her life changed November of 1997 when she had a heart attack and had many complications but she defied the odds. She survived many obstacles that came her direction and instilled those traits in her children and grandchildren as well. Janice endured more pain and suffering than many were aware, yet she always had a smile on her face and always wanted to make sure her family was taken care of and she always put others’ needs above her own. In 1998, Janice decided to give her life to Christ and was baptized at Forest Hill Baptist Church by Pastor Terry L. Corder. She began a new life, an everlasting life and began placing her worries and pains in God’s hands. The family would like to thank Dr. John Prince, Jr., Dr. Adel Bishai and staff, SVRMC staff, MCV CICU and Palliative Care staff and Lifestar Ambulance Service, Inc. for the care, attention and support through the years. May God bless each and every one of you as you care for the loved ones of others. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Margaret Barnes. She is survived by her three children, Troy Reickard, Tammy Jasper and husband, Eric and Teresa Ferguson and husband, Clay; grandchildren, Amber Jackson, Taylor Reickard and her mother, Allison, Tyler Ferguson and Tori Ferguson; one sister, Patsy Johnson and husband, Randy; two brothers, Jimmy Butner and wife, Pat and Ricky Kinzer and wife, Jeanne; a number of nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews dear to her heart; the Short Family whom she also held dear through the many changes in life and a special family friend, Gerri Joyner and sons, Doug and Chucky and also her beloved pet friend, Shadow. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. Friday at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd, Jarratt. A celebration of Janice’s life will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, January 18 at Forest Hill Baptist Church with interment to follow in the church cemetery.