Janice M Alexander

Janice Marie – affectionately known as Jan – was born on January 21, 1954 in Gary, Indiana to the late Verbie and Luther Harris. She transitioned this life on May 12, 2024). Verbie Harris died in an untimely automobile accident in 1955 when Janice was a baby. Luther later married Jean Vernon Rice in 1957. Jean was a loving, supportive, and mentoring mother to Janice until Jean’s death in 2012. Jan loved the Lord and truly submitted her life to him ordering her steps. As a child she was baptized, made her first communion and was confirmed in the Catholic religion. She spoke and walked with the Lord daily until the date of her transition. Jan had many accomplishments and talents. She was a defender of the underdog, a natural leader, and made a positive difference in the lives of those around her. She was a Girl Scout and a Summer Camp Counselor. She loved music, played the flute in the Junior High and High School Bands, and was a member of several singing groups and choirs. She was a graduate of Gary Roosevelt High School Class of 1972 and was a member of the Roosevelt High School ROTC Girl’s Drill Team. She joined the US Air Force in 1973, was the Squadron Cadence Caller, and received an Honorable Discharge. Jan was a hard, dedicated worker, formerly employed by Fort Benjamin Harrison (FHB) in their Finance Center for 17 years holding several positions, including Telephone Inquiry, Records Clerk and Retired Pay Supervisor. At FBH she earned Leadership Education and Development (LEAD) and Frontline Leadership certificates. After leaving Fort Benjamin Harrison, she made a career change that involved making a difference in the lives of rehabilitating, elderly, and Alzheimer patients in the capacities of CNA, QMA, and Essential Caregiver at various institutions including, Golden Living, and QRL. Janice worked in the Health Care field for 22 years bringing joy and sunshine to her patients and coworkers. Janice was a center of light and joy. Her sense of humor lit the hearts of everyone she met. She liked to have family gatherings, put on Fashion Shows, make picture collages, and most of all get her hands dirty growing flowers and vegetables in her garden. Janice understood the connection to the earth and freely shared that experience with her grandchildren, great nephews, and anyone else who showed an interest. Jan was preceded in death by loving parents Verbie (Smith) Harris, Luther Harris and Jean (Rice) Harris and brother, John Rice. She leaves to cherish her memory and celebrate her life, her devoted husband Carl Alexander, precious children LaMone Rogers and Anika Rogers born to her first husband Daniel Rogers, and her special daughter, who came into Janice life when she was a teen Sherri Panetta, siblings Lawrence (Clotille) Harris Sr., Larry Harris, Lorna (Robert) Ricardo, Linda (Larry) Webb, and Shirley Powell; six grandchildren Azante Rogers, Krysean Scott, TreyVon Rogers, JoVon, RaShaad, and ShaRaad Simmons; 15 nieces and nephews Michael Harris, Angela Artis, Necole Bradley, Lawrence Harris Jr., Nekesha Scott, Aaron Harris, Latania Kinch-Rice, Anthonyo Rice, Brandon Fox, Shavette Grady, Shawn Roach, William Powell, Burnette Duncan, Richard Powell, and Kevin Powell; best friends Emma Anderson Allen and Robin Proctor, and a host of great nieces and nephews, other relatives and special friends.

Janice M Alexander

January 21, 1954 - May 12, 2024