Janice Marie Anvoots Doane, 83, of Elmira, NY passed away Tuesday, March 29,2022 at her son's home in Greencastle, IN surrounded by loved ones.  She was born August 7, 1938 in Enid, Oklahoma, the daughter of the late William and Thelma Landis.

Janice served her country in the United States Airforce.  She was a great baker and cook, often times cooking for the church and others.  Janice loved living on the farm and loved animals.  For over 35 years she fostered children in Kentucky, Indiana, and New York impacting so many lives.  She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Elmira, NY.  Being a mother and grandmother was her true passion.

She is survived by her sons Joseph Anvoots (Angie) of Greencastle, Indiana and Mark Anvoots (Deanna) of Erin, New York, foster daughter Malinda Marie Jackson, grandchildren Joseph Anvoots II, Michael Anvoots, Jordan Marie Anvoots, Sidney Anvoots, and Kendall Anvoots, eight great-grandchildren, brother Ted Findenbinder (Rose) and several nieces and nephews.  Janice was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lynn Doane, husband and father of her sons Sidney Anvoots, and sister and brother in law Myrtie and Bob VanDeusen.

Arrangements were entrusted to Samaritan Funeral Home.  Private family services will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers donations may be made in honor of Janice to the Chemung County Humane Society & SPCA or Heartland Hospice. Online condolences may be made to www.samaritanfunerals.com.