Funeral service for Mrs. Janice Moore Delap, age 82, of Fayetteville, TN, will be conducted at 2 PM on Friday, May 31, 2019, at Higgins Funeral Home. Bro. Steve Kirby will officiate. Burial will follow in Lincoln Cemetery.
Janice was born on September 21, 1936 in Fayetteville, TN to the late James W. and Dorothy “Dot” Dale Moore. She was a member of the Howell Hill Church of Christ. Those who knew Janice knew that one of her greatest joys in life was music. She was an accomplished musician having taught piano lessons to many students in school and in private lessons. At one time, she opened and managed and AB Stephens Music Store here in Fayetteville selling organs and pianos with music lessons included, of course. Additionally, she performed publicly for many years playing the piano and organ in numerous weddings, graduations, dinner music in restaurants, for many private parties and various other public events. Her home was always filled with music and often the center of musical gatherings for family and friends and has remained so even to present day. Whether she was entertaining with it, teaching it to others, or simply listening to it at home with her girls, music provided a great deal of enjoyment for Janice and the entire family. Janice passed away peacefully on May 27, 2019 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.
Survivors include her daughters, Debra Delap (Ronald) Jean, Lisa Delap (Steve) Kirby, and Charla Delap Scivally; grandchildren, Ryan Jean, Dr. Jennifer (John) Lockman, Renae (Jason) Eadens, Dr. Katherine Kirby, Diana Kirby, Zach Scivally, and Morgan Scivally; great-grandchildren, Zachary Eadens, Caleb Eadens, and Emberlyn Lockman; and a brother, Jimmy (Judy) Moore. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Delap was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Delap, and a daughter, Diane Delap.
Visitation with the family will be from 11 AM until time of service at 2 PM on Friday, May 31, 2019, at Higgins Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Howell Hill Church of Christ Building Fund, 526 Corders Crossroads Road, Fayetteville, TN 37334. Higgins Funeral Home is honored be serving the family of Mrs. Janice Moore Delap.
20 Comments To "Janice Moore Delap"
#1 Comment By Amy Clark On May 28, 2019 @ 7:37 pm
Lisa, I am so sad for the loss of your Mom. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
#2 Comment By Lesa McAlister Hodge On May 28, 2019 @ 9:54 pm
Lisa,
I’m sorry to hear about your mom. I know she meant so much to you…a very special lady.
Leeee
#3 Comment By Lawana Hale On May 28, 2019 @ 10:40 pm
Lisa,
So sorry to hear about your mom. Praying for your family!
Lawanna
#4 Comment By Cindy Mingle On May 28, 2019 @ 10:43 pm
I am so sorry to hear about your sweet momma. Prayers for all of you. ❤️
#5 Comment By Carolyn Stevenson Thompson On May 29, 2019 @ 1:40 am
So sorry to hear about Janice passing; she was a great musician and my teacher on two occasions. I remember her putting on a special concert in the Lincoln School Gymnasium, long before the school burned. She was fantastic!
#6 Comment By Bev Hood On May 29, 2019 @ 1:47 am
I am so sad you’ve lost your talented mom…heaven’s gain. Thinking of all of you with love. ?
#7 Comment By Crystal G On May 29, 2019 @ 12:51 pm
We love you Lisa and family! What beautiful care you’ve given your mother over the past few years. A strong woman leaves behind a beautiful legacy. Our prayers are with you.
#8 Comment By Gary & Brenda Badenhop On May 29, 2019 @ 2:01 pm
Sending our sympathy to your families.
#9 Comment By Linda On May 29, 2019 @ 2:48 pm
Dear Lisa,
Please remember how much all of you are loved, as we lift the entire family up in prayer during such time of loss.
#10 Comment By Lenace Hyde Vaughn On May 29, 2019 @ 2:53 pm
Mrs. Delap was my first and favorite piano teacher. I always loved going to lessons in her home and her sweet smile. Prayers for your family at this time.
Lenace Hyde Vaughn
#11 Comment By Shanna Mccormick Mann On May 29, 2019 @ 4:56 pm
Charla,
So sorry to hear about your mom. Keeping you and your family in thoughts and prayers.
#12 Comment By Diana McBay On May 29, 2019 @ 7:31 pm
Debra, I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. I pray that God brings comfort to you at this time in help with the difficult days ahead.
#13 Comment By Robin Seale On May 29, 2019 @ 11:41 pm
Lisa and family ,
so sorry to hear this. thoughts and prayers are with you all.
#14 Comment By Mark Isbell On May 30, 2019 @ 5:38 am
Im so sorry to hear about Ms Janice. Debra and Ronald and to the family my prayers go out to you.
#15 Comment By Rexine Douthit Pigg On May 30, 2019 @ 3:14 pm
What a fine legacy Janice leaves. She was so accomplished in music & every time you heard her renditions you realized how much she enjoyed music. Her obituary reflected this so eloquently. Her music touched mostly everyone in Lincoln County. May God bless you, the family as you say goodbye for now to meet her again in paradise!
#16 Comment By Karen Gillism On May 30, 2019 @ 8:44 pm
Thinking of you in your time of sorrow.
#17 Comment By JH On May 30, 2019 @ 10:07 pm
Lisa, Truly sorry to hear of your loss. Praying you find some comfort, as I did, knowing your parents are reunited for eternity. The short time of pain this side of Heaven doesn’t compare to the joy forever that awaits. You’ve always been blessed in this life, and will continue to be. Godspeed in your time of healing. Praying for your family.
#18 Comment By Judy Kite McLeod On May 31, 2019 @ 4:48 am
Debra, Lisa, Charla and families,
My heart is so heavy with grief, I know the pain firsthand. Janice was so much fun and I have such fond memories of her from when we all worked together. Know that God holds you in His hands as I hold you in my thoughts and prayers.
#19 Comment By Waidene Counts Bonner On May 31, 2019 @ 1:24 pm
Lisa, Debra, Charla there are no words I can say to comfort what you must be feeling. She will be watching her family from heaven; instead of here. She has no pain just glory. God Bless
#20 Comment By Ruthie Jeans On May 31, 2019 @ 7:21 pm
Debra and Ronald, so very sorry to hear of your loss. I was so fortunate to have attended many events were she played and called her myself to schedule her to play for events that Amana had. Everyone loved listening to her play and she truly made a difference. Love to you all.