Janis "Janice" Eleene Blackman's Obituary
Janis Eleene Goram-Blackman 1/26/1951- 11/18/2021
Janis was seventy years young and born to us on 1/26/1951 in Selma, AL to T.J. and Ruby Goram. Janis went to be with the Lord on 11/18/2021 in Dallas, TX.
Janis was married to George W. Blackman on 4/4/1975 and remained a faithful and loving wife until the day of her passing.
Janis will be remembered as a woman of God first. She was a caring and kind person who would literally give you the shirt off of her back and fix you a plate of food for your soul. Janis put people in the forefront of her life and ministered to their needs. If you needed a shoulder to cry on or a friend to laugh with, Jan was your girl. She spent the majority of her working life in Human Resources, Women and Children's ministry and eventually becoming a substitute teacher in Fairfield, TX where she and her husband chose to retire. Janis was a beloved wife, friend, sister, mother and grandmother. She dedicated her life to serving others and for that, we are ever grateful to have been in her life.
Janis was preceded in death by; her Father T.J. Goram, Mother Ruby Goram, Niece Alisha Goram, Grandson Samuel Davis, Brother Steve Goram, Brother Michael Goram, several in-laws and numerous extended family and friends.
Janis is survived by; George W. Blackman her husband of 46 years, Son David Pruett and wife Wendy Pruett along with his children Emily and Katie Pruett, Daughter Tammi Jean Davis and spouse Darin Davis along with there children Elijah, Jonah and Micah Chisholm as well as Ruby Davis, Sisters Barbara Womble, Donna Toilber and spouse Thomas, Toni Kilkenny and spouse Jack, Sister in Law Cathy Goram along with her daughter Constance and Sister in Law Marty Elkins along with her daughter Renee. Janis also leaves behind her nieces; Wanda Sue, Shannon, Shonda, Roxsan, Kelly and Tracie. Nephews; Brandon M, Keith and Brandon A. Cousins; Bertha and Jimmy. Also left behind are many great nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.
The service is being prepared by Restland Dallas and the date is still pending.
In lieu of flowers Janis requested charitable contributions to St. Jude’s Hospital be made in her honor.
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