Biography: Janice Gail West, age 55, of Sherwood, died Wednesday, January 17, 2007. She was preceded in death by her father, J. Henry West. Survivors include her mother, Rachel Juanita (Norman) West; sisters Brenda, her dedicated caregiver, and Linda West (Dan) Joslin; a nephew, Greg (Jill) Joslin, and a niece Paris Nicole Joslin. Jan was born October 10, 1951 in Harrison, AR and grew up in Magnolia where she attended Southern State College (SAU). Jan had a variety of talents and creative skills. She was a tug boat pilot in Dodderidge after that she and Brenda were proprietors of a gourmet specialty shop in Texarkana. In 1988, she joined the staff of the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) and took pride in helping hire the greatest care-giving staff anywhere. Dozens of employees still say it was the happiest work experience of their lives. VNA enjoyed Jan's skills as a decorator, floral designer, art aficionado; event planner and gourmet cook in the great employee productions during her career there. She liked creating something for others to enjoy. Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 in the Chapel of Ruebel Funeral Home. Cremation arrangements are by Ruebel Funeral Home of Little Rock. www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.