COLUMBUS
Janice L. Sullivan, 85, of Columbus, passed from this life at 5:25 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2025, at Our Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. Born March 28, 1940, in Columbus, she was the daughter of Frank and Blanche Rich Hardin. She married Leon C. Sullivan July 3, 1958, and he preceded her in death July 12, 2023.
Survivors include her children, Tracey (David) Day, Jana (Dave) Tyndall, and Todd (Linda) Sullivan, all of Columbus; grandchildren, Loren (Brandy) Day, Mitchell (Heather) Day, Ty (Alisha) Tyndall, Devon Tyndall, Justin (Kylie) Sullivan, Jamie (Jason) Pyle, Adrian (Ashley) Sullivan, Laura (Ryan) Hopkins and Levi (Hannah) Sullivan; nineteen great-grandchildren as well as one great-great-grandchild; her sister, Ruthann (Will) Hollin of Columbus; and sisters-in-law, Ruth Hardin of Columbus, Patty Day of Columbus, and Lynetta Sullivan of Trafalgar. She was preceded in death by her brothers Billy, Ronnie, and Donnie Hardin.
Formerly employed at Reliance Electric, she built a reputation as a diligent Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) specialist and was also a licensed EMT. After acquiring her EMT license she loved volunteering her EMT services to the Bartholomew County Fair where her and Leon would spend the entire week visiting with friends while Janice was on call.
Janice’s sense of community was further embodied by her active membership at Mt. Healthy Community Church where she led singing and performed special songs. She also sang at several family weddings.
An avid lover of the outdoors, Janice found peace and pleasure in mowing her 6 acre yard on a zero turn mower and was mowing up until her last day. She embraced the life of a farmer’s wife with grace and lent support to Leon wherever needed. She lived life to the fullest with a grateful heart and saw the good in everyone.
All who knew her will carry forward the light of her generous spirit, and her memory will be treasured forever.
The funeral will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Barkes, Weaver &Glick Funeral Home on Jonathan Moore Pike with the Rev. Paul Huntsman officiating.
Family and friends may gather for a time of visitation from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday and 9:30 a.m. to time of service.
She will be laid to rest next to her late husband at the St. Paul Cemetery in Ogilville.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Healthy Community Church or Our Hospice of South Central Indiana.
Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family and a video tribute may be viewed at barkesweaverglick.com
