Janice Helms

Janice Sue Helms, age 66, of Oakley, Michigan passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at Covenant Healthcare, Saginaw, Michigan.

A Memorial Service will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, Michigan on Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Mona Kindel officiating.

Janice was born in Grand Haven, Michigan on April 26, 1949, the daughter of William Tyler and Helen (Pritco) MacKay. She graduated from Grand Haven High School with the class of 1967. On August 31, 1968 she married Thomas C. Helms in St. Johns, Michigan. She resided most of her life in St. Johns, moving to the home that she and Tom built 10 years ago. Janice was a homemaker who enjoyed her home. She worked for JC Penny's in St. Johns until the store closed then she moved to the Owosso store; she was there for 38 years retiring 2 years ago. She loved gardening and flowers. Janice was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 153, St. Johns, Michigan.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas Helms, son Thomas and Amanda Helms II, 2 grandchildren; Jonathan and Samantha "Sam", and 1 brother William and Joyce MacKay. She was predeceased by her parents.

Memorials may be made to Humane Society of your choice. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes St. Johns, Michigan.

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