Janice Gray Scarce, 70, of Salem, VA, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 2, 2025, after a 3 and a half year battle with ovarian cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Garland Gray and Marie Gray; brothers, Garland Monroe Gray and Melvin Gray; and infant sister, Velma Gray.
Janice is survived by her wonderful husband, Thomas "Tom" Edward Scarce. They have been together for 42 years and have enjoyed a loving life together. Also surviving is her sister, Charlene Gray Yeagley, and brother-in-law, William "Bill" Yeagley; as well as several cousins and their families.
Janice was a graduate of Jefferson High School, class of 1973, being top steno in her class. During the years, Janice worked at the BBB, and then worked for Health & Human Services, before settling into her 31-year career with the U.S. Postal Service, working in Personnel. She retired in 2012 to enjoy some leisure time doing things she enjoyed. Janice had a big heart and loved animals and gave many rescues (Pepper, Cassie, Taffy, Haley, and Newt) a wonderful home over the years, along with cats, Prissie, Missy, and Kasey. Her current fur baby is Ellie, her little love bug. She also loved Jeopardy and watching Hallmark movies. One of her favorite hobbies was going to estate sales with her sister, Charlene, and she filled her home with the many beautiful bargains that she found at these sales.
Janice was the rock in the family, always reminding the family of birthdays, anniversaries, etc. She gave 100% to her work and anything she was involved with, and she will be sorely missed.
The family would like to give heartfelt thanks to Carilion Oncology, Carilion Palliative Care, Carilion Home Health, and Good Samaritan Hospice Services for their kindness and wonderful care.
The family will welcome friends on Friday, August 8, 2025, from 12:30 until 2:30 p.m. at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 8, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. in the funeral homes chapel.
Burial will follow at Evergreen Burial Park in Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø.
Flowers will be welcomed, or donations made in Janice's honor to the SPCA of Â鶹´«Ã½¹ÙÍø or Pittsylvania County, VA.
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Scarce, Janice
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