Janice Day Dumas

Heaven welcomed a beautiful angel, Janice Day Dumas, (aka Ma’mama) of Hillsboro on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. She passed away unexpectedly and peacefully.

Janice Day Dumas was born in Atlanta on December 31, 1934 to the late Robert Talmadge Day and the late Mildred Otwell Day. Janice married the love of her life, John Edmund Dumas, Sr. (aka Honey) on June 3, 1953. Their 65 year union was truly exceptional and they made it look easy. They started their family in Atlanta, moving to Jonesboro before permanently moving to Hillsboro 28 years ago.

She always had a love for teaching and at an early age would read stories and write plays for her younger siblings and cousins. While raising her family, she attended college and graduated from Georgia State College in Atlanta with her Master’s degree in education. Her professional career began in 1973 as an elementary teacher for the Kilpatrick School in Clayton County, retiring in 1995. She was the most entertaining teacher and a perfect role model.

Janice was an exceptional woman. Dearest to her heart was taking care of her family, especially her husband Honey. From her early childhood on, she enjoyed attending church, loved singing old hymns. She was a faithful member of the Hillsboro Baptist Church. Janice and John were involved in every aspect of the Hillsboro Community, in particular the Loraine Dumas Outreach Ministry. She loved her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren and it was evident in every way; they were her pride and joy.

She led her family with so much grace. Her absence from the farm is a constant reminder that this is the end of an era. We miss her so much, but know she was greeted by some very special souls at Heaven’s Gate.

In addition to her husband, John who passed away in 2018, she was preceded in death by her son, John Edmund Dumas, Jr.

She is survived by her daughters, Jamice (Paul) Meschke of St. Simons Island and Elaine “Laney” Wood (Kenneth “Kip” Adkins) of McDonough, grandchildren, Paul Jr. (Autumn) Meschke, Ben (Jessica) Wood and Lacey (Nathan) McLendon; great-grandchildren, Adelyn Meschke, Mikalyn Meschke, Shelby Wood, Barrett McLendon and John Wood; sister, Carole (Bill) Doherty of Sharpsburg; brother, Stanley (Carolyn) Day of Virginia Beach, Va.; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, at the Dumas Family Cemetery, 3150 Dumas Road, Hillsboro, Ga. The graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. at the Dumas Family Cemetery with the Pastor Phillip Gilbert officiating.

Serving as pallbearers will be Paul Meschke, Jr., Kip Adkins, Paul Meschke, Jr., Ben Wood, Nathan McLendon, Scotty Dumas, Sidney Dumas, Jeremy Reese, Roger Resseau , Jimmy Goolsby and Bobby Goolsby.

The family suggests in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Hillsboro Baptist Church, P. O. Box 86, Hillsboro, Ga. 31038; or Loraine Dumas Outreach Ministry, 150 Sugar Hill Road, Hillsboro, Ga. 31038.

Jordan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visit its website at www.jordanfuneralhomemonticello.com.