Janet (Jan) Rosemary Rice was born on March 7 ^th. 1935 in Detroit Michigan, to her parents Frank Papaik and Mary (Smith) Papaik. She passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018.

Janet is survived by her loving husband, William C. Rice, her siblings Nancy Holt and husband Bob Holt, Robert Papaik.   Her children: Suzanne Rice, Todd Rice and wife Deanna Rice, Deborah Brooks, Robert Brooks, Steven Rice and Gayle Brooks.  Her grandchildren: Kimberly Wyatt and husband Tom Wyatt, Erin Finke and husband Darick Finke, Jacob Rice, Madison Rice and Kevin Brooks.  Great grandchildren:  Peyton Finke, Braydon Wyatt and Bella Brooks.

Jan was the matriarch of our family, creating a circle of strength and love founded on her faith with God.  She showed her love in her care for the family, and all those in need.  Jan's first loves included her family, friends, cooking, entertaining, as well as travel to include cruising, the beach watching the sunsets, dolphins and waves.  She had a passion for all animals and raising many to include our dog BJ, her horse Jewel, and many parakeets.  Jan was a collector of P. Buckley Moss, Boyd's Bears, light house figurines and ceramic birds.

Jan lived with great determination and passion for life.  Her life was not without many obstacles and challenges, yet she faced them head on, tirelessly and with significantly impressionable outcomes.

Jan touched the lives of many and will forever be in our hearts.  With eternal gratitude we wish you peace and rest.  We love you~

On behalf of our entire family, we would like to extend our gratitude to the team of caregivers at Heritage Hall Nursing and Rehab, as well as Dr. Anne Solomon with Capital Caring for their dedication and care that they provided Jan for the last months of her life.

Visitation will be held for all on Monday December 10, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a memorial service on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 beginning at 11:00 am at Colonial Funeral Home of Leesburg, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd, NE, Leesburg, VA 20176, and burial at Union Cemetery to follow.

A reception will be held following the service at Tuscarora Mill "The Vintage Room" (lower level); from 1 – 3pm, 203 Harrison St., Leesburg, VA 20176