Janice Rebecca Moore

February 16, 1940 - January 27, 2021

Evangelist Janice Rebecca Moore was born February 16, 1940 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She was the 5th of 10 children born to Reverend 4illard J. Merrill Sr. and Hazel Merrill. Janice went home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2021. Janice accepted the Lord at an early age and was baptized at Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church in Minneapolis. She attended and was active in Sunday school, Baptist Training Union (BTU) and the Usher Board. Her love of singing began in the church at an early age.

Janice attended Clinton Elementary, 4endell Phillips Junior High School and Central High School. She graduated from Central in 1958. In elementary and high school, she participated in school talent shows.

After graduation, she was employed by Northwestern Bell Telephone Company as a Telephone Operator. She was also a member of a vocal group called the Valquins who performed locally. Janice really loved singing and dancing.

In 1960, a few years after graduating from High school, she decided to join her sister 4inna and move to San Francisco, California. She was employed by the United States Postal Service and worked at Postal Stations throughout the City of San Francisco. As a result, she became friends with many people over the years. She retired from the Postal Service after working 30 years.

Janice joined Third Baptist Church and a few years later joined Mount Enon Baptist Church. She married Robert Moore in 1990 and they were married 21 years. Robert affectionately called Janice his companion. After his death, she moved to Elk Grove, California. She joined Pleasant Hill Praise Center in Sacramento, California and had been there until her death. 4hile at Pleasant Hill Praise

Center, she was anointed an Evangelist. She preached sermons and sang with the Choir. She loved her Church family and Pastor and dutifully served where ever she was needed.

Janice had a special love for children. Those who were blessed to be showered with her love and attention loved her as well. She was also known for making the best lemon cake and was often asked to bring it to church, events and family gatherings.

Janice was preceded in death by her husband Robert Moore; her parents Reverend 4illard J. Merrill Sr. and Hazel Merrill; sisters

Barbara Fischer, Kathleen Carr and Evelyn Merrill; brother 4illard Merrill

Jr. and Ronald Merrill. Janice leaves to cherish her memory: sisters Adrienne Ratliff and Mary Merrill both of Minneapolis, Minnesota and 4inna Davis and Judith Merrill both of San Francisco, California and a host of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great –great nieces and nephews, cousins, godchildren, her Church family and many friends.

Evangelist Janice loved and was loved by so many and she will be greatly missed.