Janice Ann Roberts Whitson

Janice Ann Roberts Whitson, age 69, of Burnsville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 5th, 2022 at the Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation.  A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Lloyd and Inez Cogdill Roberts.  She was also preceded in death by a sister, Rita Roberts and a brother, Larry Roberts.  Janice had a big heart, was very social and funny.  She enjoyed HGTV and watching Hallmark TV Movies.  She loved her family dearly.

Surviving is her daughters: Dawn Crudup of Arden and Lori Fox and husband, Derrick, of Burnsville; grandchildren: Brianna and Kali Crudup; great-granddaughter, Jett Demetris; sisters: Karen Ollis of Spruce Pine and Peggy Neas of Greenville, TN and a brother, Ricky Roberts also of Greenville, TN.  Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 10th in the Chapel of Yancey Funeral Services with Rev. Toby Crowder officiating.  The family will receive friends from 12 noon until 1 p.m. prior to the services.  Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 13th in the Green Hills Cemetery in Asheville.

Memorial donations may be made to Medi-Home Hospice at PO Box 1357, Newland, NC 28657.  To send online condolences, please visit our website at www.yanceyfuneralservice.com.