Janice "Jan" T. Thorpe Rounds

March 10, 1937 - December 31, 2015

Janice T. “Jan” Thorpe Rounds age 78, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015 in Pensacola, Florida. Jan was a longtime resident of Tallahassee and Perry areas until moving to the Fruitland Park, Florida area in 1999 to be near her grandchildren. Before her retirement she spent over 15 years as a legal secretary and worked for Florida Supreme Court Justice James C. Adkins for many years. She was a member of the Community United Methodist Church of Fruitland Park and a past member of St. John’s Episcopal Church of Tallahassee and the Perry Church of God, Perry, Florida. Those close to her remember her as an “always smiling” strong independent woman who raised 2 children by herself. She was soft spoken generous and a loving grandmother. She was a staunch supporter of her children whether it was attending sporting events or backing her children so that they could obtain their college education, she endeavored to be there for them. Family was her passion and she loved to prepare large family meals with her mother every holiday and together they ensured that everyone in attendance had their favorite dish on the table. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children William “Bill” (Patricia) Franklin of Pensacola; and Lee Ann Rounds of Fruitland Park; 4 grandchildren Alicia (Jason) Mussellwhite; Regina (Braden) Scott; Cole and Chance Hill; 4 great-grandchildren Abigail and Krase Mussellwhite; William and Layla Scott and her nephew Greg (Jean) Thorpe of Leesburg. A memorial service to celebrate Jan’s life is planned for 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the Whitney Baptist Church 32630 North Whitney Road, Leesburg, Florida with Rev. Randy Ford serving as Officiant. All arrangements are under the careful direction of Page-Theus Funeral Home, Leesburg, Florida.