Janice K. Ishmael

Janice Ishmael, age 76, of Athens, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

Janice was born December 1, 1944 in Peoria, Illinois, the daughter of William and Wilma (Montgomery) Davison.

She married Sam Ishmael on June 27, 1965 at the Greenview United Church.

Mourning her passing are her husband, Sam; two sons, Darren (Brittany) Ishmael of Effingham, Chad (Molly) Ishmael of Athens; grandchildren, Gwyn, Davis, and Cole; sister, Judy (Doug) Hawkins of Sherman; and several nieces and nephews.

Janice is preceded in death by her parents.

She graduated from Greenview High School in 1962.  Janice worked as a secretary for Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) for over 50 years.

She loved music, where she played organ and piano and was a gifted vocalist.  Janice was a life member of the Greenview United Church, where she was very active.

She loved watching her grandkids participate in sporting events and riding horses.  Her favorite activity was to be with her grandkids and playing card games with them.  In her quiet time, she enjoyed quilting and watching hummingbirds.

Janice’s favorite holiday was Christmas.

Visitation for Janice will be held on 4:00 until 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens.  Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, March 25, 2021 also at the funeral home.

Burial will be held at Elmwood Cemetery in Greenview

Memorials can be made to the Athens Food Pantry or the Athens United Methodist Church.