Janice Claire Church's Obituary
Janice Claire Church, 90 of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed from this life on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at her home in Tulsa. She was born on November 11, 1930 in Stillwater, Oklahoma to her parents, Frank George Wirt and Faye Merle Flora Wirt. On July 3, 1952 in Midwest City, Oklahoma, she took the hand of Robert Lee Church in marriage and they have shared in over 68 wonderful years together.
Janice received her bachelor’s degree in education from Oklahoma State University in 1951 and went on to teach elementary school for 34 years. Teaching children was a very special part of her life. Her love of children carried over to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. After retirement she and Bob enjoyed traveling of all forms; Motorhomes, Motorcycles and overseas. They never missed an opportunity to travel.
She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Lee Church of the home; two children, Delinda Counts and her husband Brad of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Mark Church of Tulsa, Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Joshua Humphreys, Lucas Humphreys and his wife Heidi, and Micah Humphreys and his wife Emily; five great-grandchildren, Colin, Brooke, Anabelle, Deacon and Shephard Humphreys; and many friends and extended family members. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Faye Wirt; one brother, Fritz Wade Wirt; and one great-granddaughter, Isabella Humphreys.
There are no scheduled services at this time. In lieu of flowers the family asks you make a contribution in her honor to Ranch Acres Baptist Church Tulsa Oklahoma.
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