Janice Carter Cauthen

Janice LaVerne Jones Carter Cauthen departed this earthly life on July 21, 2014 at age of 82, 31 days before her next birthday. She was born at Georgia Baptist Hospital in Atlanta and was the only child of the marriage of Adolphus Union Jones and Annie Alberta Griggers. Her early years were spent in Hapeville, but she ultimately graduated from East Coweta High School after she married Jack Carter of Sharpsburg at age 17. Being an only child, she was adopted by the large family of her husband and loved each and every one of her new brothers and sisters. During her working years she was a homemaker and mother, office worker at a large paint company in Miami, sold real estate in SW Atlanta and did clerical duties at the Newnan Hospital, which was her last paid position. She enjoyed bowling for years and was a league bowler in the pilots wives club. She also occupied herself with various creative hobbies. First, in all matters, though, she was a nurturing mother and skillful homemaker. After her children were grown, she and Jack were very active in Square and Round dancing. Life changed for her in 1986 upon the death of Jack Carter. After six years, she married Roy Eugene Cauthen and her interests broadened. She and Mr. Gene discovered dulcimers, learned to play them and since he was an excellent woodworker, set his mind on making them. She continued to practice and loved its Celtic sounds. During both of her marriages she loved square and round dancing. Mr. Carter seemed to take to it naturally, but Mr. Cauthen was not so sure of himself in this endeavor, so he had to take remedial classes in order to keep up with his new bride. Nature was a source of great amazement to Jan and she loved living in the country where she could see wildlife firsthand in its natural state and was fascinated by her favorites, her birds. She became a member of The Audubon Society to further her knowledge of these winged creatures. She is survived by her son Larry Carter and wife Debbie, son Tony Carter, step-sons Gerald Cauthen and wife Heidi, Gary and wife Marie, Nancy Cauthen and David Cauthen. There are a number of grandchildren: Jack, Ben and Cera Carter, Ben's wife Laura, Rebecca Carter Sacks and husband Aaron, Joshua Carter, Chris Cauthen and Jessamy, Blane Cauthen, Jennifer Cauthen Pahl, spouse Dan and Matthew Cauthen. There are also eight Great-Grandchildren and one on the way due to arrive on her birthday next month. She was preceded in death by first husband Jack Carter, 2nd husband Gene Cauthen, daughter-in-law Cheryl Carter and grandson Britton Cauthen. Her first Grandchild, Jack named her "Owl Ma" because of her extensive collection of owl statuettes and memorabilia that help decorate her home. The stories of her life will be remembered on Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at 4:00 PM in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home at 38 Jackson Street. Visitation with the family will begin at 2:00 PM, prior to that service. Interment will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. Online condolences may be expressed at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home 770-253-4580

Janice Carter Cauthen

August 20, 1931 - July 21, 2014