Janice E. Smith (70) of Clay City

Janice E. Smith, 70, of Clay City passed away at 11:42 am Friday, May 20, 2022 at her home in Clay City.

Janice was born on March 27, 1952, in Flora, Illinois, the daughter of Robert L. and Belva Lee (Eastin) Smith. She graduated from Clay City High School and worked various jobs over the years, such as a butcher, a day-care provider for 22 years, and a cook for the K & R Cafe in Louisville and Heritage Woods. Janice loved to be around her family. In her daycare she raised close to 200 kids over the years. Janice was a collector of Beanie Babies and NASCAR memorabilia, as well as being an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. She loved traveling, playing cards, and was notorious for spoiling the young and the old.

Janice was a member of the Clay City Christian Church, Clay City American Legion Auxiliary, and Clay County Daycare Association.

Janice is survived by her uncle, Marvin Martin of Flora, numerous cousins, friends, and her daycare kids.

She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.

Memorial services honoring the life of Janice will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at the Clay City Christian Church with Doyle Williams officiating. Burial will follow at the Clay City Cemetery. Visitation will be held Tuesday morning at the church where friends may call from 10:00 am to 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Janice's memory to the Clay County Cancer Crusaders and will be accepted through the funeral home. The McGriff & Triplett Funeral Home in Flora is entrusted with the arrangements. To sign the guestbook online or share a memory, please visit by clicking here.