Janice Denise Fooks

Janice’s Journey Janice Denise Parker-Fooks was born on May 25, 1968 in Salisbury, MD to Rosa Lee Parker-Cropper and the late David Lee Baines. She entered into eternal rest peacefully on December 25, 2022, at her home in Delmar, DE. Christmas was her favorite holiday. Janice received her education in the public schools of Berlin, MD. She graduated in 1986 from Stephen Decatur High School and continued her education at Wor-Wic Community College where she received her Associate of Applied Science in August 2005. She then continued her education at Salisbury University where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work in 2007. In 2003, Janice met the love of her life, Mr. Russell Andrew Fooks, Jr. and in 2009 they were united in Holy Matrimony. Janice loved her King to the fullest and he loved his Queen and even when she was going through her illness, he found a way to make her laugh. She loved her husband and spoke highly of him and vice versa. Russell said she was his rib marinated in BBQ sauce. Janice was employed at Go-Getters for 15 years. She started as a residential counselor and then became the house manager where she remained until her health declined. During her downtime, she loved working on her puzzles and talking on the phone to her husband while he was on the road driving truck. Her favorite TV shows were The Big Bang Theory, Meet the Browns, House of Payne, and some old tv shows such as Andy Griffin. Janice enjoyed shopping, traveling, getting her hair and nails done, planning church gatherings for the women, playing bingo, Uno, singing, and going out to eat. The one thing she loved the most was the Lord and her family second, especially her son and grandson. She enjoyed getting her grandson on weekends until COVID-19 hit and her health started declining. Janice had a heart of gold and would do anything for you. She received Christ and was Baptized at Mardela Apostolic Church. Janice leaves to cherish everlasting memories: one son, Tyrone Smith, Jr. of Berlin, MD; two daughters, LaKerra Fooks of Salisbury, MD and Ahlayah Fooks of Frankford, DE; one grandson, Tyrone Smith III of Berlin, MD; goddaughter, Nyla Fooks of Salisbury, MD; stepmother, Yvonne Baines, Mother-in-law, Katie Fooks and Father-in-law, Russell (Betty) Fooks, Sr., all of Salisbury, MD; four sisters, Denise Baine of Snow Hill, MD, DeShawn Thomas (Timothy) of Beltsville, MD, Shonda Baine of Snow Hill, MD and Terisia Tazwell of Virginia Beach, VA; one sister-in-law, Lynnette Drummond of Salisbury, MD; two brothers, Richard (Dionne) Waters, Jr. of Salisbury, MD and Sammy Cropper, Jr. of Frederick, MD; one brother-in-law, Marcus (Tara) Fooks of Salisbury, MD; seven uncles; five aunts; two aunts-in-law, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Janice was preceded in death by: her father, David Lee Baines; one brother, Keshawn McNeil; grandparents, Emma Washington Duffy-Parker, John “Booker” Parker, David Isaac Baines and Martha Foreman Baines; step grandparents, Mildred Parker and Clinton Marshall, Sr.; three aunts; five uncles; special cousin, Reese Shockley who was like an uncle and one uncle- in-law, Robert Fooks. SUBMITTED WITH LOVE ~ THE FAMILY

Janice Denise Fooks

May 25, 1968 - December 25, 2022