Janis Marie Gainous' Obituary
Janis Marie (Cline) Gainous, 73, of Arcadia, FL, passed away suddenly on February 1, 2016 in Port Charlotte, FL. Janis was born at the old Desoto Hospital on April 4, 1942 to the late; James Elmer and Edna Marie Paulison Cline. As a young child, the Cline family moved to Miami and later returned to Desoto County, where Janis would graduate from Desoto High School. As a student, Janis was involved in sports, including volleyball and basketball. Janis met and married Byrle Eugene Gainous. Together, they owned and operated Gene's Auto Body Shop in Arcadia for more than forty years. She also took great pride in the raising of their daughters and her role as homemaker. After Byrle's death in 2003, she used her sleepless nights to work the midnight shift at Walmart in Arcadia. Janis enjoyed watching football and considered the Raiders and Steelers to be her favorite NFL teams, and the Seminoles, her favorite college team. Janis was an animal lover, especially of German Shepherds. Janis' family considers her to be spunky, quick witted, "Ball of Fire." A woman with a zest for life, who although was experiencing some health issues, always considered herself "A winner, either way." Janis loved her family, her extended family of Walmart and her church family. She loved spending time with her daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Janis left an impression on those whose lives she touched and will be deeply missed.
Janis Gainous is survived by her daughters; Debra (James) Taylor, of Arcadia, Patricia (Buddy) Bishop, of Lakeland, brother, James Benjamin (Janice) Cline of Pensacola, sisters; Gladys (Sidney) Albritton, of Arcadia, Dianne (Robert) Petry, of Arcadia, grandchildren; Jennifer Collins (Matthew) Evans, John (Danielle) Taylor, Bradley Allen Bishop, Ronnie Lee Bishop, Suzanne Nicole (David) Lyle, Phillip Chad (Stephanie) Bishop, James Dudley Bishop, great-grandchildren; Austin Evans, Parker Evans, Kylee Taylor, William Lyle, Alyssa Lyle, Shyanne Bishop, Shannon Bishop, Danniele Bishop, Havoc Bishop, Jace Bishop, Avery Bishop and Grayson Bishop. Janis was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Byrle, their 12 year old daughter, Tammy Sue Gainous and nephew Jimmy A. Albritton.
A visitation will be held on Friday, February 5, 2016 at First Christian Church of Arcadia, on ElVerano and Maple, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with her brother, Jimmy Cline officiating. She will then be laid to rest in Oakridge Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Skyway Memorial Funeral Home. Online condolences can be made at www.skywaymemorial.com
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