Janice Marie White

Janice Marie White, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, October 21st, 2026, at the age of 73 in Cartersville, GA. Born on Tuesday, March 17th, 1953 in La Grange, Illinois, Janice was a joyous spirit whose grace and kindness were evident to all who knew her.

A longtime resident of Cartersville, Janice is survived by Leroy White, her loving and devoted husband of 45 years. Together, they built a beautiful family and home filled with laughter and love. Janice is cherished as a mother by her children Michelle King (Anthony), Melissa Sojka (Patrick), Jesse White (Nikki), and Shawn Sharp (Krista), and as a grandmother by her treasured grandchildren Emily Dothard, Katie Kaylor, Conner Cox, AJ King, Zoe Holt, Hunter Holt, Palmyra White, PJ Sojka, Christopher Sharp, Aurora Sharp, Valerie Sharp, Krista White, and Eli White. Her two great-grandchildren, Briar Dothard and Emery Dothard, were blessed to know her gentle touch and warm smile.

Janice is also survived by her sisters, Norma Ray and Charlotte Tipton. She leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews, and friends who will carry forth her legacy of kindness and compassion. Janice was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Lamar Addison and Lois Margaret Addison, and her brother Steve Addison.

Janice was truly a wildflower, with an exuberant spirit that brightened the lives of those around her. Her love of music filled her days with joy, and her vibrant personality shone through her passions for makeup, jewelry, and shopping. Though girly by nature, she also cherished her time spent watching westerns and tending her beloved garden teeming with flowers.

A celebration of Janice's life will be held on Monday, October 26th, 2026, with visitation from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm at Parnick Jennings Funeral Home. Following the service, burial will be at Sunset Memory Gardens.

Serving as pallbearers are Jesse White, Patrick Sojka, Shane Lee, Randy Lee, Jason Waznak, and Joe Waznak.

Janice Marie White’s memory will forever be a blessing and her spirit will continue to inspire those who knew and loved her. She will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered.