Janice Arlene Lanier, age 74, of Franklin, Ohio passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Bickford of Middletown. She was born April 17, 1940 in Franklin, Ohio the daughter of the late Earl and Katherine (Copper) Bowermaster. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her two sisters, Judy Bowermaster, Dona Robinson; two brothers, Edward Bowermaster, David Bowermaster. Janice is survived by her husband of 56 years, Bramwell Lanier; son, Michael (Cathy) Lanier; daughter, Susan (R.J.) Fox; four grandsons, Jake Lanier, Seth Lanier, Andrew Caudill, Evan Lanier; brother, Richard (Delores) Bowermaster; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Janice was a wonderful homemaker and was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Funeral service will be Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 7:00 pm at Anderson Funeral Homes, 1357 East Second Street, Franklin, Ohio. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until the time of service.[more]