Janice O'Neal

Hickox – Janice Howard O’Neal, 64, of Hickox passed away Wednesday afternoon (April 5, 2023) at her residence after an extended illness.

Born in Jacksonville, FL her parents were James Henry Howard and Edna Alvina Miles Howard. She was also preceded in death by 1 brother, James “Jimmy” Henry Howard, Jr.; a niece, Melissa Crews Hickox; a nephew, J.W. Ring, Jr.

Janice was a homemaker and a member of Hickox Praise and Worship. She was known for making people happy, playing games, planning parties, working in her garden, spoiling her babies and fur babies. She was always making sure everyone was taken care of.

Survivors include her husband, Buster O’Neal of Hickox; 1 son and daughter-in-law, Timmy Gene O’Neal (Kristy) of Hickox; 3 daughters and a son-in-law, Becky O’Berry (Donnie) of Hickox, Jennifer O’Neal  of Hortense, Hannah Howard of Hickox; 7 grandchildren, Alyssa Wilson (Alex), Matthew O’Neal (Cricket), Mark O’Neal, Edna Grace O’Berry, Emily Griffin (Kyle), Edi O’Berry, and Hunter O’Neal; 2 great grandchildren, Anna Gray Wilson and Amelia Kate Wilson; 3 sisters and brother-in-law, Judy Johns (Demarus), Janine Carroll (David), Janet Herrin (Calvin) all of Hickox; half-sister, Barbara Ring of Nahunta.; special loved ones, Melissa Melton and Isaiah Bolds; also several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Visitation will be held Friday (April 7, 2023) from 6pm-8pm at the Hickox Praise and Worship Church.

A funeral service will be held Saturday (April 8, 2023) at 10AM at Hickox Praise and Worship with Rev. Otis Johns and Rev. Chuck Allen officiating. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be D.J. Johns, Jok Johns, Garrett Carroll, Mikey Crews, Charlie O’Neal and Bradley Herrin.

Honorary pallbearers will be Christian Crews, Jimmy O’Neal and Jimbo Howard.

Arrangements are with Frye Funeral Home, Nahunta.

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