Janice

Charles

Janice Elaine “Ms Jan” Charles of Rockford departed this earthly life November 3, 2026. She was born July 30, 1956 in Rockford IL the daughter of Moses and Naomi Charles. Janice lived in Rockford until her late teens relocating to California, where she lived over 40 years returning to Rockford three years ago. She was a self-employed Cosmetologist over forty years, later to become and instructor. Janice was a member of Maranatha Church while in California and joined Providence Baptist Church while in Rockford. Janice was a member of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc; and a board member of the African American Theater Ensemble

She graduated from Jefferson High School class of 1973 and attended Northern Illinois University.

Janice leaves to cherish many loving memories, her sister Barbara Hammond; two nephews, James Charles and Curtis Washington; and one great niece, Ahmaya Washington; a host of other relatives and friends, including special life friend, Ruth Sue Morgan. She was predeceased by her parents, Moses and Naomi; and brother, James Allen Charles.

Visitation will be held 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. 200 N. Johnston Avenue.