Janice Ann Sanner Griffith

It’s with great sadness and heavy hearts that the family of Janice Ann Sanner Griffith announces her passing from this life on Oct. 24, 2021, at the age of 73.

Funeral services were held at Matthews and Son Funeral Home Chapel in Jennings at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021.

A gathering of family and friends was held at the funeral home Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, from 8 a.m. until the time of her service at 11 a.m.

Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery.

Janice was born in Lake Charles to Alden Sanner and Annie Mae Richard on Feb. 28, 1948.

She worked as a teacher, a job she loved dearly. Janice graduated from LSU with a bachelor’s degree in education and remained an avid LSU fan.

Her greatest joys came from spending time with her family and making memories with them, especially her grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Janice is survived by her husband of 50 years, Joe Griffith; her son, Brandon Griffith; her three grandchildren, Kanen, Baylor and Saigen; her three brothers, Charles Richard Sanner (Kristi), Kirk Gerard Sanner (Malinda) and Dwayne Alden Sanner (Sharron); as well as a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

Janice is now rejoicing with the family that preceded her in death her parents, Alden and Annie Mae Richard Sanner.

To extend online condolences, please visit www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net.