Janice Jo Merrit Ankey Draper Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Janice Jo Merrit Ankey Draper of Merritt Island, Florida, whose life came to an end on July 21, 2024 at the age of 87, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Janice Jo Merrit Ankey Draper to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sherman Merritt and Margaret Elizabeth Martin Merritt; her spouses, Barry Ankeny and Val Draper, Jr.; and her son David Gregory Ankeny.
She is survived by: her children, Lisa Gail Hill (Rich), Val Draper (Julie), Matthew Draper (Rita) and Danielle Draper; her grandchildren, Sarah Ankeny Callahan (Brendan), Brian Ankeny (Raisa), Megan Jeffers Serra (Brian), Taylor Jeffers (Ely), Kelly Challberg (Matt), Melissa Valentine (Jordan), Mary Alexander, Ricky Draper (Hailey) and Nicole Draper; her great grandchildren, Jake, Henry, Matthew, David, Lucas, Tyler, Tanner, Tayton, Atlas, Cooper, Jonny, Beau, Carter, Weslie, Parker, Calvin, Blake and Beckham; and her sisters, Charlene and Cathy.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 5th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Oviedo Cemetery (15 W Broadway St, Oviedo, FL 32765). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 5th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home (501 E Mitchell Hammock Rd, Oviedo, FL 32765). A reception will be held on Wednesday, March 5th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Oviedo Cemetery (15 W Broadway St, Oviedo, FL 32765).
