Janice E. Boone, of Metamora, was born on March 12, 1925, in Metamora, a daughter to John C. and Edith Wright Moore.  She was a 1943 graduate of Brookville High school and later married Edward Boone on April 19, 1948.  Janice was a member of the Brookville Eastern Star for 80 years and the Bible Baptist Church and worked in the Assessor's office at the Franklin County Courthouse.  Janice was most happy spending time with her children and grandchildren but also enjoyed sports, watching birds and gardening.  On Monday, May 8, 2023, at the young age of 98, she passed away at home, surrounded by loved ones.

Those surviving who will cherish Janice's memories include her children; Cheryl Tillison of Metamora, Thomas Boone of Fredericktown, Missouri, Marquita Wilson of Metamora, John (Debby) Boone of Fredericktown, Missouri, and Beth Henninger and Kim Boone, both of Metamora. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren. 

In addition to her parents and husband, Janice was preceded in death by three brothers, John Jr., Charles, and Sonny Moore: one granddaughter, Nerida Day and a grandson, Thomas Boone Jr.   

Friends visited with the family on Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 4 until 7 p.m. at Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home, 929 Main Street, Brookville.  Rev. Ron McCulloch officiated the funeral service at Bible Baptist Church, 19101 US Hwy 52, Metamora on Friday at 11 a.m.  Burial followed in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be directed to the Bible Baptist Church.  To send condolences or sign the online guest book, go to www.cookrosenberger.com. The staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Janice Boone.

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