Janis E. Gaines

September 19, 1972 - April 19, 2019

JANIS E. GAINES OWENSVILLE, INDIANA Janis E. Gaines, 46, of Owensville, Indiana, born to David K. and Mary Ellen (Lambert) Gaines on September 19, 1972, in Evansville, Indiana, passed away Friday, April 19, 2019, at her home in Owensville, Indiana. She was a gentle, strong daughter, who gracefully endured many hardships and much suffering, with a smile, to gain her reward. She was an inspiration to so many along her way. We will miss her, but gladly turn her over to Jesus. She attended North Elementary in Poseyville, Indiana and graduated from Central High School in Evansville, Indiana. She graduated from Harrison College with an Associate’s Degree in Medical Assistance and attended the Apostolic Bible Church in Stewartsville, Indiana. Surviving are her parents; sisters: Jennifer Gaines and Julie (Scott) Gaines Wilder; a niece who was the light of her life: Lydia Wilder; step brothers and sisters: Christine (David) Coon, Melody (Jerry) Becker, Julie Jost, Jimmy Boyd, Timmy (Karla) Boyd and Todd (Ann) Boyd and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceding her in death was her brother: Phillip Dean Gaines in 1971 and grandparents: Ruth (Emil) Plassmeier, Richard (Carolyn) Lambert and Frank (Dorothy Parsons) Gaines. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at the Werry Funeral Home in Poseyville, Indiana. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m., Monday, April 22, 2019 at the funeral home. A special thanks to all nurses and assistants with St. Vincent’s at Home and Heritage Hospice for their loving care and kindness. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: St. Vincent at Home, 3700 Washington Avenue, Evansville, Indiana 47750 or Heritage Hospice, 1202 W Buena Vista Road #107, Evansville, Indiana 47710. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family online at: www.werryfuneralhomes.com.