of Batesville, AR

March 30, 1934 - September 8, 2024

Janice Carolyn Box Gleghorn, 90, of Batesville passed away September 8, 2024.

She was born March 30, 1934 in Violet Hill, Arkansas to Jerry S. Box and Tressie Standerford Box.

She was a 1953 graduate of Violet Hill High School and attended Arkansas College. On May 23, 1954 she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Johnnie Gleghorn. To this union two children were born, a son Brent and a daughter Jerri.

Janice loved her Lord and was a member of Central Ave United Methodist Church for 70 years. She served for many years with her husband as youth director, served on many committees including visitation and missions, was the food service coordinator for families and events for over 30 years.

In her early years she taught typing and shorthand at Cushman High. She then began her career with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company as a switchboard operator in Batesville. She later moved to work in the Batesville Telephone Office. Finally she moved to Arkansas College as the switchboard operator to finish out her work career. Janice was an elegant and classy lady and she was punctual. She loved her family greatly. She enjoyed waterskiing, camping, sewing, shopping and was a great cook known for her fried chicken and creamy tacos.

Survivors include her son, Brent (Kim) Gleghorn of Batesville; daughter, Jerri (Scott) Henley of Southside; four grandchildren, Brandi (Brandon) West, Shani (Zach) Doyle, Logan (Taren) Gleghorn and Claire Gleghorn; six great-grandchildren, Reece West, Gatlin West, Jett Doyle, Talen Doyle, Lainey Gleghorn and Maggie Gleghorn; one step-brother, Lecel (Emily) Combs; one cousin, Bonita Crabtree of Paragould; one sister-in-law, Sue Gleghorn of Batesville; one brother-in-law, Harold McDonald of West Plains, Missouri; as well as other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Johnnie Gleghorn; an infant brother and one step-sister, Carolyn Wiseman.

Pallbearers are Logan Gleghorn, Brandon West, Zach Doyle, Stacy Wright, Robert Wright and Anthony Gleghorn. Honorary pallbearers will be Spares & Pairs Sunday School Class, members of the Ambassadors Circle, Richard Lewis, Michael Crabtree and Jack McDonald.

Funeral services will begin at 1:00pm Friday, September 13, 2024 at Central Ave United Methodist Church with Roger Hook officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00pm Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.

Memorials may be made in her honor to Central Avenue United Methodist Church, 1205 North Central Ave, Batesville, AR 72501.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Crouch Funeral Home
510 College Avenue
Batesville, AR  72501
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com