Joy Catherine Janis, 65, of Willowick, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022, at her residence.
Born April 24, 1957, in East Cleveland, she had been a lifetime resident of Lake County.
Joy loved reading, gardening and helping others. She was a cherished friend of many.
She had worked at Lake Health for more than 20 years.
Joy was the loving mother of Jessica R. (John Clancy) Roode of Wake Forest, N.C.; dear sister of Greg (Mary) Janis, Jeff Janis and Jerome Janis; and aunt of Jenn Janis, Nichole Janis and Meghan Foradis.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Catherine (nee Wilhelm) Janis.
Family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023, at The Abbey of Willoughby, 38011 Euclid Ave. (located on the grounds of McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home), in Willoughby, with a Celebration of Life at 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joy’s name are suggested to the S.P.C.A. of Wake County, N.C., 200 Petfinder Way, Raleigh, NC 27603.
To leave condolences for the family, visit www.MCVfuneralhomes.com.