Janice K. Gott
March 2, 1953 ~ June 1, 2021
Janice K. “Grandma Jan” Gott, 68, Camby, passed away June 1, 2021, after a brief diagnosis with multiple myeloma. Jan was born March 2, 1953, in Pennington Gap, Virginia, to the late Lawrence and Edna (Poteet) Willis.
She graduated from Mooresville High School and worked for several years in the cafeteria at North Madison Elementary School. Jan’s greatest vocation revolved around her children – she was the best babysitter and grandma anyone could ever ask for. She loved children, made them feel special and important, and would do anything for them. She was a proud homemaker and a fulltime grandma for the past 24 years. Jan was a night owl and was known to keep her own clock – always staying up late and getting up late. She enjoyed drinking her cappuccino, smoking Marlboro’s, and loved eating out – sometimes she even enjoyed John’s home-cooked meals. Jan’s memory will be cherished by her loving family and many close friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Garcie Willis and a sister, Phyllis Osborne.
Survivors include her husband of 36 years, John Gott; sons, Tommy (Angi) Gunnell and Steven (Laura) Dance; step-daughter, Jennifer Werner; brothers, Earl (Brenda), Randell (Mary), Curt, and Dave (Debbie) Willis; sister, Nancy (Bob) May; grandchildren, Chandler, Kaelee (Vito), and Madyson; Grayson, Norah, and Grant; Codi and Cameron; great grandchildren, Sophia and Octavian.
Friends and family will gather Tuesday, June 8, 2021, 4 to 8 p.m., at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory. The funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at the funeral home, with Pastor Tony Cannon officiating. Burial will be in White Lick Cemetery. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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She was the best step mom a girl could ever have she loved teasing me calling me little John lol I am sure gonna miss our late night talks sense we were both night owls. My heart is broken but I know you at peace and a true believer in God say hi to the loved ones. Until we meet again I love you momma Jan.Jenny Gott Werner
With loving memories of “Janice Gott”,
We will miss Jan so much, our talks late at, we would talk about old times. Like vacation with our kids, road trips with Debbie Willis, eating at Red Lobster where we would take our time to enjoy our meal. When would take Tommy riding around in the back of the Corvette an go to sleep. Surprise , Angi n Tommy at their wedding in the Smokey’s Mts. All of her girlfriends going to Florida for Steven n Laura wedding. So, many great stories an now memories that we could of wrote a book. I will always have a place in my heart for her, will miss her too! But, one day I pray to meet her again with my other girls.
Prayers and love to you all. Jan’s laugh and smile will be missed so much. Jan was such a wonderful lady.
We lived next door to Jan for a few years and shortly found out that our families were linked. She was a sweet lady always asking about our family and chatting up a storm when we got the chance. I got the pleasure of seeing her a few months back at our church. Our prayers are with her family. We will be out of town during the services, but are praying for you all. We will miss her!
We picked these flowers, because we know that Janice was a ray of sunshine in your lives. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss. May Janice Rest In Peace. Sending our love,
Jan was like family to me! I was blessed to have know her from going to church together and babysitting Tommy. Her and Debbie had parties and we all hung out together! She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends! Vicky Canellas Schaffer
We cant began to understand the loss of your MOTHER
I’ll never forget when my daughter met your son and eventually finding out your from my home town of Pennington Gap, Virginia. Then when I met you it was like, if this wasn’t God in his works then nothing is. We had so much in common and I felt like I had known you forever. You have such a love in your heart that is felt by so many. I know I did. Jan, this is not Good-Bye but See Ya Later!
I never could have predicted that when I met Jan, waiting to pick up the boys from Kindergarten, it would lead me to my best friend, Angi, Tim’s best friend, Tommy, and Payton’s best friend, Mady. Our families have enjoyed so many trips, parties, and dinners together. Oh the memories with tons of laughter that we share!! ❤️ Grandma Jan treated everyone like they were her own and was so very loved by all. She loved to tease Angi and say she was my friend first. The truth is, I will ALWAYS be forever grateful to Jan for leading my family to the Gunnell family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. It’s not goodbye Jan, it’s see you later! ߘآݤ️
Our memories go so far back from church an school! We could of wrote a book for all the great trips, vacations an surprise you n Angi when u two got married in the Smokey’s . I loved her like a sister . I love you n all your family! David n Debbie Spears
Thoughts and prayers for you and your family