Janice Lee Hapes, 57, died Friday, December 18, 2020 at St. Catherine hospital in Garden City, Kansas. She was born July 11, 1963 in Wichita, Kansas the daughter of Franklin & Louise Gay (Ricks) Wilkins.
Janice lived in various places throughout her life. She lived in Cimarron, Kansas and has been a resident of Garden City since 2011. In 1989, she married Bobbie Brown, Jr. in Lawrence, Kansas. Janice later married David Hapes on February 2, 2002 in Cripple Creek, Colorado. Janice enjoyed visiting with people, camping, fishing, the outdoors, music, and she loved her dog “Keeper.”
Survivors include her husband David Hapes of Holcomb, Kansas; three children Kayla N. Brown, Kassie L. Brown, & Trever F. Brown all of Lawrence, Kansas; and seven grandchildren. Janice is preceded in death by her parents.
A private family service will be held at a later date. There will be no calling hours. The family suggests memorials given to the Heartland Cancer Center in care of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City.