Janice Abbey Parker

Janice Abbey-Parker was a woman of deep faith, unwavering love, and joyful curiosity about the world around her. A devoted Christian, she gave her life to Christ at a young age and remained a passionate “prayer warrior” throughout her life. Janice found great comfort and strength in reading the Bible, and her love for God never wavered.

She had an adventurous soul and a true love for the outdoors, especially the mountains. Canoeing, camping, and hiking were among her favorite ways to feel close to nature. Known affectionately as the Scrabble “Slayer,” Janice also delighted in books, true-crime mystery shows, and, of course, dogs.

Above all else, Janice treasured time spent in fellowship with her family and friends. Relationships were at the heart of who she was, and she poured love, encouragement, and prayer into the lives of those around her.

Janice graduated from Life Bible College and served as a missionary in South Korea before beginning a fulfilling career as a Physical Education teacher with the Los Angeles Unified School District. After retiring, she embraced the freedom to travel across the country, creating meaningful memories with close friends and family along the way.

Janice is survived by her loving husband, Mike Parker; her daughter, Laurel; her beloved grandson, Jude; her sister, Robbin; and her many cherished nieces and nephews. She will be remembered for her faith, her strength, her kindness, and the enduring love she shared so freely.

Faith-Based Closing:

Janice’s life was a living testimony of her faith in Christ. While her absence is deeply felt, her family and friends take comfort in knowing she is now at peace in the presence of her Savior, hearing the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Her legacy of prayer, love, and devotion to God will continue to live on in all who were blessed to know her.

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We find peace in knowing that Janice is now home with the Lord she faithfully served, and her love and prayers will continue to surround us until we meet again.

Scriptures:

Genesis 18:14

Is anything too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed, I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son.

Isaiah 41:13

For I, the LORD thy God, will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.

Psalm 23

The LORD is my shepherd; I lack nothing.

2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters,

3 he refreshes my soul. He guides me along the right paths for his name’s sake.

4 Even though I walk through the darkest valley,I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

6 Surely your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.

Psalm 37

Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong;

2 for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away.

3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture.

4 Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you the desires of your heart.

5 Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him, and he will do this:

6 He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun.

7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.

8 Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil.

9 For those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the LORD will inherit the land.

10 A little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found.

11 But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity.

12 The wicked plot against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them;

13 but the Lord laughs at the wicked, for he knows their day is coming.

14 The wicked draw the sword and bend the bow to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose ways are upright.

15 But their swords will pierce their own hearts, and their bows will be broken.

16 Better the little that the righteous have than the wealth of many wicked;

17 for the power of the wicked will be broken, but the LORD upholds the righteous.

18 The blameless spend their days under the LORD’s care, and their inheritance will endure forever.

19 In times of disaster, they will not wither; in days of famine, they will enjoy plenty.

20 But the wicked will perish: Though the LORD’s enemies are like the flowers of the field, they will be consumed, they will go up in smoke.

21 The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously;

22 Those the LORD blesses will inherit the land, but those he curses will be destroyed.

23 The LORD makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him;

24 Though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the LORD upholds him with his hand.

25 I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread.

26 They are always generous and lend freely; their children will be a blessing.

27 Turn from evil and do good; then you will dwell in the land forever.

28 For the LORD loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones. Wrongdoers will be completely destroyed; the offspring of the wicked will perish.

29 The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever.

30 The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom, and their tongues speak what is just.

31 The law of their God is in their hearts; their feet do not slip.

32 The wicked lie in wait for the righteous, intent on putting them to death;

33 but the LORD will not leave them in the power of the wicked or let them be condemned when brought to trial.

34 Hope in the LORD and keep his way. He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are destroyed, you will see it.

35 I have seen a wicked and ruthless man flourishing like a luxuriant native tree,

36 but he soon passed away and was no more; though I looked for him, he could not be found.

37 Consider the blameless, observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace.

38 But all sinners will be destroyed; there will be no future for the wicked.

39 The salvation of the righteous comes from the LORD; he is their stronghold in time of trouble.

40 The LORD helps them and delivers them; he delivers them from the wicked and saves them, because they take refuge in him.

Psalms 50:15

and call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.”

Psalms 91:1

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.