Janice L. Tapley, age 90, a lifelong resident of Soperton, passed away peacefully during the early evening hours of May 11, 2026, at Treutlen County Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. Tapley was the youngest of three children born to the late Horace and Vivian Morris. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Cpl. Raiford C. Morris and Alfred Eugene Morris.

In addition to her parents and brothers, Mrs. Tapley was preceded in death by her former husbands, Howard W. Tapley and John B. Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Tapley shared more than fifty years of marriage before his passing in 2005. Later in life, Mrs. Tapley was reunited with a teenage friend, John B. Moore, to whom she was married from 2012 until his death in 2019.

Having reached the age of 90, Mrs. Tapley experienced the loss of many cherished family members and dear friends through the years. She especially mourned the recent passing of her lifelong friend, Katherine McLendon.

Mrs. Tapley was a devoted wife, mother, homemaker, and loyal friend who was known for her warm smile, wonderful sense of humor, and optimistic spirit. She enjoyed cooking, shopping, music, dancing, and especially traveling with friends and family. She was also a faithful and devoted member of Boiling Springs Baptist Church, where she served for many years as both a member and leader within the WMU ministry.

She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl (Ronnie) Spikes of Metter; her son, Randy Tapley of Soperton; her grandson, Johnathon (Kaitlyn) Lawson of Macon; and her precious great-granddaughter, Lennon Lawson.

The family will receive friends at Sammons Funeral Home on Friday, May 15 from 4:30-5:30 pm.

Funeral services will follow at 6:00 pm from the graveside in the Boiling Springs Baptist Church cemetery with Pastor Conway Jones officiating.

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