Janice Brush

Janice M. Brush passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016, at the age of 65 at her home in rural St. Johns, Michigan.

She was born on February 28, 1951, the daughter of Morris and Irene Brooks. She attended Rodney B. Wilson High School in St. Johns. Janice loved the Lord with all of her heart and soul. Singing karaoke was her favorite hobby.  She loved to spend her spare time with her grandchildren, family and friends, especially her best friend of over fifty years, Nancy Caesar. Janice was a member of the Hope Bible Baptist Church in Maple Rapids, MI.

On November 2, 1968, she married, Gerald “Jerry” Brush Sr.  They lived in Gratiot County, Michigan, the majority of their lives.

Janice is survived by her son Jonathon Brush, daughter Jessica Rushton, mother and step-father Irene and John Jakovac, sister Nadine Jones, brother and sister in law Morris (Becky) Brooks, sister in law Linda Brooks, grandchildren; Cameron and Calvin Brush, and Gunnar, Lila, and Carlie Rushton, nieces, nephews and friends.  Janice was preceded in death by her father, her husband Gerald “Jerry” Brush Sr., her eldest son Gerald “JJ” Brush Jr., brother Timothy Brooks, and sister Penny Dick.

A Celebration of her Life will be held at the Hope Bible Baptist Church, Maple Rapids, MI on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Steve Lang officiating.  Beginning at 10 am, her family will receive the visitation of friends and family until the time of the service. Family and friends are invited to attend a dinner in her honor after the services.

Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.