Janice Kessler Autrey

Mrs. Janice Lynn Autrey (Kessler) joined our Lord Jesus Christ at her home in Linden, Texas, on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 a the age of sixty-three.  She was born January 23, 1956 in Linden, Texas to James Jesse and Mary Jo (Carmichael) Kessler.  Janice was a 1974 graduate of Linden-Kildare High School where she later continued her education at Central State University in Edmond, Oklahoma and earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.  She worked as a registered nurse for over thirty years.  Janice truly loved life and its simple pleasures, visiting with friends and family, and spending quality time with her grandkids.  She cherished being a member of Pinecrest Baptist Church and the love and fellowship she received there.  Janice had an undeniable ability to reach people in a deep and positive way.  She was a kind, compassionate, supportive, and loving woman.

She is survived by her husband, Gary Autrey of Linden, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Meghann and Eddie Piercy of Sanger, Texas; daughter, Peyton Autrey of Linden, Texas; and granddaughters Lilli and Scout Piercy of Sanger, Texas. She is also survived by her three siblings, Michael Kessler of Denver, Colorado, Martha Howell of Diana, Texas, and Frank and Elvira Kessler of Linden, Texas; as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Family and friends whose lives Janice has touched are welcome to respectfully join us at her viewing at Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden, Texas on Friday, October 25, 2019 from 6:00 p.m.- 8 p.m. 

The funeral ceremony is to be 2 p.m., on  Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Pinecrest Baptist Church with Bro. Bryan Baggett officiating.  Burial to follow in the Bear Creek Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.