Janice Kay Carter

May 24, 1947 - May 7, 2020

Janice Kay Carter Janice was born the daughter of Leroy and Beulah (Hughes) James on May 24, 1947, in Paris, Arkansas. She left us on May 7, 2020, after reaching the age of 72 years, 11 months, and 14 days. She died in Tulsa, OK. Janice attended Owen school at Park Hill, Bagley Jr. High, and Tahlequah High school Where she met Ronald Carter, she was 14 years old, and he was 17 years old. After dating a short while they were married at the Carter farm on January 4, 1963. Janice and Ronald were married 57 years. During this time they had 3 sons. After the birth of their 3rd son Janice started attending NSU where she made the Deans Honor roll every semester after receiving her teaching degree. Janice taught at Keys Elementary school until her retirement. She spent her later years at home with Ronald on their farm. Janice enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers, spending time with her family, and church family. She also enjoyed sitting on her porch while taking in the view of the farm with her husband and dog Blue. Janice was preceded in death by her father Leroy James and mother Beulah Summers and stepfather Jess Summers. She leaves behind her husband Ronald of the home, 3 sons, David and wife Rebecca, Lacey and wife Heather, Ryan and wife Lisa, all of Park Hill Oklahoma. 2 grandsons, 8 granddaughters and 5 great grandchildren. Janice will be deeply missed by family and friends. A Drive-In Service on the family property is scheduled Monday, May 11, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. 26735 Highway 82 Park Hill, OK 74451