Janice Kay (Shorter) Foster

Janice Kay Foster, 79, passed away peacefully at her home with her husband by her side on June 12, 2025, in Douglass, Kansas.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, June 20, 2025 at the Shelley Family Funeral Home of Arkansas City, KS. Graveside services will follow at the Parker Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Thursday, June 19, 2025 at the Shelley Family Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Harvest Church of Derby, donations may be left in the care of the funeral home.

Janice was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother. She is survived by her beloved husband of 61 years, Phillip Foster; her four children: Randy Foster, David Foster (Amy), Pamela Foster, Nancy Ash (Steven). She also leaves behind seven grandchildren who brought her immense joy: Kristin Lytle, Leslie Bowdich, Sarah Kouba, Josh Foster, Crystal Foster, Timothy Foster and Kayla Foster, and great-grandchildren, Kathryn Lytle and Halle Kouba.

Janice leaned faithfully on her relationship with Jesus Christ throughout her life, finding strength, comfort, and peace in her faith. She found joy in the simple things—tending to her garden, spending time with animals, surrounding herself with the color purple, and sharing precious moments with her family. Her warmth, grace, and steadfast love will be deeply missed.