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Obituary For Janice Lawrence
Janice Lawrence, 65, passed on Saturday, August 2, 2025 in Columbus, GA.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. EST on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Pine Hill Baptist Church with Rev. J.C. Fryer, officiating. Burial to follow in Evening Sunset Memorial Gardens. Public viewing is 1:00 p.m. EST to 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday, August 8, 2025.
Janice, affectionately known to many as “Diann”, was born on February 5, 1960, to the late Mrs. Miley Mae Gosha and reared by her mother and stepfather, the late Mr. Ike Gosha in Phenix City, AL. She was educated in Phoenix City Public School System. She was a proud graduate of Central High School’s Class of 1978. Big Di spent decades as a dietitian at Phoenix City Healthcare Nursing Home and later joined the team at Southern Phenix Textiles until her retirement. She worshipped as a member of Pine Hill Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ike and Miley Mae Gosha.
She leaves behind a legacy of love and strength. Sister Janice’s precious memory is cherished forever by her family that included: her three devoted children, Keyandi (Stephanie) Harte and Quaniion (T’asha) Lawrence both of Phenix City, AL and Alexandria (Tavorris) Stinson of Columbus, GA; two sincere granddaughters, Keymora and Hillary; five amazing grandsons, Anthony, Keegan, Khari, Amari, and Jahbari; her three protective brothers, Anthony (Shandra) of Seale, AL, Andre’ (Demeiter) Lawrence of Montgomery, AL, and Illya (Tanisha) Lawrence, Sr. of Smiths, AL; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
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Add A CondolenceIn the arms of Jesus. Rest my Classmate.
Rest in peace. I will miss you and the good times we had.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Charlene Williams
My condolences to the family she was a sweet and loving person gone to soon 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
My deepest condolence and prayers for her Family and Friends. Praying for your Strength, Comfort and Peace during your time of sorrow. 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
Rest in peace dear cousin. 😘
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Sorry to hear about Janice. Sending prayers and condolences to the Lawrence Family 🙏
Janice has always been an incredible sister. The moments we've shared together are filled with joy and warmth. To the Lawrence family, her love and presence will be cherished forever. ChamBers
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With deepest sympathy The sorrow that y'all feel.. the heartache that bear we can comprehend for we've been there and deeply care. May it comfort y'all to know we lift y'alls name in prayer and may you lean upon the FATHER for he is always there. " Rip my loving friend JDL"
Rest in Heaven cuzz 🌹❤️ , Vickie Pugh
We send our condolences and sincere prayers 🙏 to the entire Lawrence family. We pray 🙏 that God will grant y'all the strength that is needed during this most difficult time. RIP Diane The Woods Family
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Janice. I knew her and her mother and grandmother. She was a special person. I know she is resting now.
My sincere condolences and sympathy to the Lawrence Family. Champagne, Elliot, and their Sister..Revelation 21:3,4 John 5:28,29. We will we her again🙏🏾
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