Janice Marie Davis

Janice’s Life Story Janice M. Davis was born on February 22, 1956 in Atlantic, VA to Helen and the (late) Robert (Bobby) Davis. She entered her eternal rest peacefully on Sunday, October 22, 2023. Janice received her formal education in the Accomack County Public School System. After graduating from Atlantic High School in 1974, she went on to Delaware State University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in 1978. Later she decided to obtain and received her MBA from Averett College in Danville, VA in 2000. Janice started her Federal career with DC’s Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency in 1998 and in 2005 she worked as a budget and Program Analyst at NASA Headquarters in Washington, DC. Fiercely independent, Janice, a tireless worker who always gave of herself, was a dedicated and exemplary NASA employee for 16 years. She was always volunteering for NASA activities to uplift the organization and people. Janice touched and inspired all who knew her. She was well loved by her NASA colleagues. Janice was an active and faithful longtime member of First Baptist Church of Glenarden in Upper Marlboro, MD. She was involved in volunteering to work with unwed mothers and with the security team on designated Sundays. She had many families whom she served with gladness. Her mother and sisters meant everything to her. Janice devoted herself to the Lord, her church family, and her NASA family. She retired in March 2021 to address her health challenges. Janice leaves behind a legacy of faith, love and generosity. Janice was a dedicated daughter, sister and aunt who loved her family endlessly. She always traveled home on holidays and birthdays to ensure her parents were well taken care of. She was also committed to her healthy lifestyle by running, jogging, biking, and hiking. She leaves to cherish warm memories: her mother, Helen Davis; three (3) sisters, Helena Jones (Henry), Betty Robinson (Howard) and Barbara Davis (Steven); four (4) nieces, Cynthia known as Peaches Harmon, Keisha Jones, Brandie Jones, and Kristy Davis; two (2) nephews, Timothy Brown (Lashonda) and Marcus Jones (Nanci); one (1) aunt, Winnie Finney; nine (9) great-nieces, Trinity, Tylah, Destiny, Monashia, Kiara, Ikeria, Brooklyn, Sarai and Imani; six (6) great-nephews, Marquis, Zavion, Khyre, Mio, Qualiek and Quenton; one (1) goddaughter; Arielle Smith-Watts (better known as “my little A”) as well as special friends and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert (Bobby) Davis, two brothers, Mitchell Harmon and Robert Davis, Jr. and one great-niece, Rahvey McVails. Janice will forever be remembered by her infectious laugh and generosity

Janice Marie Davis

February 22, 1956 - October 22, 2023